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- DictionaryFlashing/ˈflaSHiNG/
adjective
- 1. shining in a bright but brief, sudden, or intermittent way: "a police car with a flashing light"
noun
- 1. brief, sudden, and intermittent bursts of bright light: "he was woken up by the police sirens and the flashing of lights"
- 2. the action, especially of a man, of showing one's genitals briefly in public: informal "when arrested and interviewed, he denied flashing"
Flashing closes the joints between the roof and the roof features in order to protect the house from erosion and leaking. A lack of flashing or poor flashing installation can also lead to wood rot, potential shingle damage, or deck collapse, among other issues.
Roof flashing helps to provide a seal wherever there is a roof joint or penetration (like a chimney or vent), where there is an intersection of two roof surfaces, or where the roof meets an exterior wall.
There are many types of roof flashing, all designed to protect your home from water penetration. Learn about roof flashing, its installation and repair.
Roof flashing is a thin strip of sheet metal or plastic installed around the edges of roof features such as chimneys, vents, and flue pipes. Roof flashing redirects water away from various other parts of the roof: Roof valleys: Valley flashing is used at the low points of a roof where two slopes join.
Roof flashing comes in various types to suit a variety of needs. Step flashing and continuous flashing are most frequently used around “protrusions” into the roof, like chimneys and dormers.
Flashing is a thin, corrosion-resistant sheet metal bent into shape to fit into a joint. Roof flashing helps direct water away from vulnerable areas. It’s generally made of galvanized...
The main purpose of roof flashing is to prevent water from entering areas where various roof surfaces meet or where the roof intersects with other structures, like chimneys, vents, skylights, and dormers. Proper flashing significantly reduces the risk of water intrusion, which can result in leaks, mold growth, and structural damage.
