These solid copper nails are the type recommended for use with many major brands of tile and slate roofing and are the most compatible nails for use with copper flashing the full 3 8 head gives good bearing pressure on roofing and flashing material.
Nail roof flashing.
Roof nail leaks can happen when roof nails have been loosened slightly from high winds or have simply pulled out over time.
Diamond point makes driving easy.
4 inches should go up the house wall and 4 inches should go on top of the porch roof shingles.
Ring shank holds tight.
If shingles get lifted or torn from high winds the damaged shingle exposes.
Most flashing is 8 inches wide.
Recaulk the joints between the roof and the flashing.
It s much easier to reseal the flashing than it is to patch a water stained wall or ceiling.
Re shingle roof valleys install ice and water shield under shingles or install metal roof flashing and re shingle the valley.
Step 6 make a 10 degree bend on the shingle edge of the flashing approximately 1 2 inch from the edge.
How to install step flashing with a wall corner step three.
Fasten loose nails and cover exposed nail heads with roofing cement.
Nail it in place with two nails one.
Renew flashing seals by chipping out old caulking and mortar along the edges of the flashing.
Then set the piece down.
Use the metal break tool to bend the flashing lengthwise in the middle according to the angle of the roof joint.