Roofing Flashings Review

Question 1

What type of flashing is installed between the roof covering and the sheathing around the roof’s perimeter?

Answer 1

Drip edge

Question 2

What material is not normally used for flashings?

Answer 2

Timber

Question 3

What is the name of the flashing installed along the peak of the roof?

Answer 3

Ridge flashing

Question 4

What does a closed valley mean regarding valley flashing?

Answer 4

The valley flashing cannot be seen

Question 5

What is the minimum width for metal valley flashing?

Answer 5

24 inches

Question 6

On most tile roofs, what type of flashing is used instead of standard step flashing against a wall?

Answer 6

Pan Flashing

Question 7

What type of flashing is installed at the bottom of a roof where it meets a wall?

Answer 7

Kickout Flashing

Question 8

What is the name of the flashing that covers the step flashing?

Answer 8

Counter Flashing

Question 9

True or False: A common location for apron flashing is at the front side or downslope side of a chimney.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is the flashing around a plumbing vent pipe called?

Answer 10

Boot Flashing