Metal Roof Chimney Cricket Flashing

A roof cricket is a ridge structure designed to divert water on a roof.

Metal roof chimney cricket flashing.

The front and back are custom fabricated to order for an exact fit. The roof cricket is normally the same pitch as the rest of the roof but not always. First fasten the lower sheet of roofing in place alongside the chimney then install the base flashings at the bottom and sides of the chimney. A silent movie about flashing a metal roof into a brick chimney from unioncorrugating.

Cut two opposing 45 degree notches into z closure to allow a 90 degree bend. The following video explain various installation steps of vicwest metal roofing with exposed fasteners for ul. Trim panels to fit around the chimney. Bend legs up the chimney sides about 1 inch.

Roof crickets are found on the high side of a chimney or when one roof meets another. Roof crickets can be covered with metal flashing or with the same material as the. Chimney flashing installation video by vicwest. A do it yourself video detailing step by step how to flash a chimney with our metal roofing chimney kit.

9 metal roof vent pipe flashing to the compare list. How to properly install a metal cricket on a standing seam roof. Riverside custom fabricates all crickets sold. The roofing the cricket valley and the chimney base flashing all come together at the chimney corners and must overlap in the proper order.

Building a cricket on an existing chimney. Crickets are the whimsical term for little mini roofs that prevent ice and water buildups on the uphill side of a chimney. The junction between a roof and a chimney or skylight is one of the most prone to leak in a roof. Kits made from copper lead coated copper freedom gray and tcsii are always soldered while aluminum parts are riveted and can be sealed before installation.

A well flashed joint with a cricket from riverside is key in avoiding any problems. The front back and side flashing metal. Panels above the chimney should be removed. Shop menards for a large selection of metal flashings and metal trim coils available in a variety of colors and sizes.