15 Roof Chimney Flashing Northline

Roof flashing selection chart 6 chimney diameter.

15 roof chimney flashing northline.

Superior wood fireplace 0 12 6 12 pitch roof flashing for superior 12 inch inside diameter woodburning chimney venting pipe. As a rule chimneys are either masonry or metal. See all 5 x 8 directvent pro components. Round metal chimneys will be flashed much like pipes.

2 x 15 6 chimney length 2 3 8 14 1 4 2 1 2 15 5 8 o 2 x 15 12 chimney length 4 20 1 2 4 21 o. Flashings have a galvalume coating which has twice the corrosion resistance of galvanized steel. The roof pitch and the distance that the pipe will be exiting the roof line is what determines how much pipe is needed to get the right draft. Step flashing is the flashing that is incorporated into the shingle.

For example a 6 12 pitch has a vertical rise of 6 over a horizontal distance of 12. Directvent pro is a complete venting system designed for use with gas direct vent stoves heaters and fireplaces. The 24 inch and 36 inch lengths have a 1 2 inch blanket. Typically chimney flashings are more complex than other types of roof flashings and are a common source of roof leaks.

Some chimneys are clad in wood stucco or aluminum siding. It can be made of a variety of materials depending on the type of roof and its pitch. Within a shingle roof the flashing is expertly woven into the shingles or roofing materials to protect the seam between the chimney and the roof. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak.

Select the proper roof flashing based on the pitch of the roof. They are ul approved and are not for use with any product other than superior wood burning fireplaces. Made of dead soft aluminum the flashing is designed for roof pitches between 0 12 6 12. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof.

Pitch is a function of how many feet of vertical roof rise occur in every 12 of horizontal distance. While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. Flashings are sold by roof pitch. The second reason why knowing the roof pitch is important for chimney pipe installations is because the amount of chimney pipe that you will need is based partly on the roof pitch.

24 square ceiling support box with trim. Only superior chimney and chimney components are approved for use with superior wood fireplaces. Duratech is a 1 wall all fuel chimney system for use with wood stoves fireplaces furnaces boilers ranges water heaters or other appliances fueled by wood oil coal or gas. Dvl durablack chimney adapter 24 square ceiling support box w built in starter section and trim adjustable flashing 0 12 6 12 chimney cap storm collar 2 24 duraplus chimney pipe.