Job Site Tips: Good Roofing Practices

Job Site Tips: Good Roofing Practices

• Build roofs and flashing with a slope of at least 1/4” per foot
• Provide at least a 4” overlap of flashing to prevent wind-driven rain
• Provide counterflashing at least 8” above the roofing surface
• Good roof ventilation protects the underside of the roof
• Always use the correct size nails
• Make sure the skylight is designed for the pitch of the roof
• Always follow manufacturer’s specs