Chimney Kickout Flashing Gutters

Place the first piece of step flashing over the end of the starter strip ensuring it leads directly into the kickout flashing.

Chimney kickout flashing gutters.

Below the gutter in the picture at left water running down between the chimney and gutter s end is damaging the wood trim below. Kickout flashing also known as diverter flashing is a special type of flashing that diverts rainwater away from the cladding and into the gutter. You will then have to run caulk and place the back of the flashing over the caulk. Use roofing cement and two nails to secure it to the roof deck.

Place your kickout flashing on the base of the roof snugly against the wall. Take the bent flashing and align it with shingles on the roof. A kickout flashing is a small device installed in your roof which significantly protects your roof and walls from deterioration brought about by moisture ideally the rainwater that is accumulated in your roof should flow down to your gutters however this is not always the case especially when your wall is buttressed against a vertical wall or a chimney. A kickout flashing is need at this location to direct the water into the gutter.

A kick out flashing is need at this location to direct the water into the gutter. Step 2 install flashing. Bend the kickout flashing so that water will run away from the wall. In this video we explain how to properly flash a chimney or wall to keep water from running down outside walls or rotting siding.

When installed properly they provide excellent protection against the penetration of water into the building envelope. Step 1 bend flashing.