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Re: Chimney flashing rubber vs. metalhe c
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04/16/20 12:24 AM
04/16/20 12:24 AM
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I was a little suspicious of the rubber or I guess maybe it's a type of neoprene; but over the past 17 years that I have been using the stuff on a couple of different cabins I've had better luck with it than I have in the past with sheet metal or lead flashing.
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Re: Chimney flashing rubber vs. metalhe c
[Re: 30/06]
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04/16/20 05:30 AM
04/16/20 05:30 AM
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I would recommend a EPDM roof flashing and use all the screws your supposed to for installation. They contour to the shape of the metal roofing. I also install some 1 1/2” metal angel in a V shape above the flashing to help protect it from snow/ice damage.
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Re: Chimney flashing rubber vs. metalhe c
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04/16/20 05:58 AM
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Also remember not to over tighten the metal roofing screws on the rubber washers. Just tight enough to make the rubber washer have good contact with the metal roofing. You don’t want to make the washer bulge or it will fail. I recommend using a cordless drill with torque settings. My buddy had a garage built last fall and the contractor put on the metal roofing with a impact driver. He called me and has the roof leaking every where to many to count. Good thing he hasn’t finished off the inside yet. The metal roofing screws have to all be replaced.
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