Quick definition
Roof flashing is formed material that directs water away from roof transitions, joints, edges, and penetrations.
Flashing protects the weak points of a roof: walls, valleys, chimneys, skylights, pipes, edges, and system transitions.
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Why does roof flashing matter?
Flashing protects the weak points of a roof: walls, valleys, chimneys, skylights, pipes, edges, and system transitions.
Sources
- PRE Editorial Reference Standard. Professional Roofing Encyclopedia.
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