| Roof slope changes are a common leak source | | | | danger of water leakage in the transition. |
| problem for most homeowners. Where does this | | | | Seal the shingles to the metal with a brand of |
| happen? When a steeper roof slope on a home | | | | your choice of plastic roofing cement, take note |
| comes down to a lower slope roof, there is the | | | | however; any excess roof cement that is applied |
| potential for ponding, ice dams, and leaking. | | | | can cause your shingles to blister and take |
| Installing Shingle-Mate or Deck Armor roof | | | | damage. Finally, install the Shingle-Mate or Deck |
| underlayment protection over the front half of | | | | Armor roof decking underlayment protection over |
| the transition area. Install a full 36" of Weather | | | | the leak barrier that is above the transition to a |
| Watch or Storm Guard leak barrier to fully seal | | | | minimum of 6" lap. |
| this area of the transition. | | | | A homeowner that needs a qualified roofer that |
| Over the Shingle-Mate or Deck Armor roof deck | | | | has this experience and knowledge can rest |
| protector that is down slope, so standing water | | | | assured they are getting the best quality and |
| will flow out of the system. Center over the | | | | workmanship out there known in the industry of |
| center line install the leak barrier so there is 18" of | | | | roofing. When a homeowner knows they are |
| membrane on either side of the transition center. | | | | getting an excellent roof job it shows just how |
| Then, shingle up to the center line, stopping even | | | | much they can count on that particular roofing |
| to or just past the center line of the area of the | | | | contractor and therefore the roofing contractor |
| transition that needs to be sealed with a leak | | | | can get the respect he/she deserves in the |
| barrier sealant. This ensures that the transition will | | | | roofing industry. |
| not leak due to inclement weather in the future. | | | | So all homeowners should do the homework and |
| To install the metal flashing, make sure to install | | | | research out the roofing specialist that they are |
| over the leak barrier at the up slope side, then | | | | thinking and considering on hiring to do any whole |
| over the shingles at the down slope side. Shingle | | | | roofing jobs, and any roof leak repairs that need |
| over the metal, making sure to go up the slope | | | | to be done on their most prized and largest |
| to finish off waterproofing this area to avoid the | | | | investment in their life, their home. |