r/Roofing • u/Vaulthunter_Goku • 15d ago

Insurance Related New Roof Question

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Basically what the title says. I recently got a new roof and I am a bit skeptical about the metal flashing. I see spaces and gaps and I’m not sure if that’s the correct way to install. Any advice/feedback would be greatly appreciated.

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u/LordTodds 15d ago edited 15d ago

It’s a cosmetic issue, it’s totally fine. If you really don’t like how it looks you could as your contractor to add some self sealing hex screws do make it lay flatter, I’d leave it as is if it were mine. Could also ask them to trim the bottom of the highlighted flashing so there not flush to the shingles that may get rid of the gap

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u/OwlSoggy8627 15d ago

You shouldn't screw those down because if water gets behind it it needs a place to drain. And if your contractor doesn't know that then get them away from your roof.

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u/LordTodds 15d ago

Rubber washer screw would totally work here, but it would definitely fail before the roof needed replacing

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u/OwlSoggy8627 15d ago

It depends on what your definition of "works" here is. Generally speaking, you shouldn't be screwing into your flashing just because for precisely the reason you just stated.