Kickers – Roof Flashing That Prevents Water From Entering a Homes Wall
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A “Kicker” or kick-out flashing helps deflect water from running against the siding or stucco of a home. Should water discharge or splash onto a side wall, stains or damage may occur to a wall.
One of common areas for moisture to pernitrate a homes wall where a roof ties into the wall. Flashing at this juncture is often missing, improperly done or there is no proper “kicker.”
Having a small piece of metal flashing that will divert or change the direction of the water will generally reduce or eliminate this from happening.
Metal Kick-out flashings are used where a lower roofline terminates against a vertical wall to divert the water away from the wall.
Photo on right – no kick out flashing installed.
Who to consult? A roofer.
Additional Resources
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Deterioration or leaking may occur if water stands on a roof too long. A little puddling is acceptable provided that it is not too deep.
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Pipe or vents running through the roof should have proper roof jacks to help keep water from penetrating the roof.
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Metal flashing where a chimney penetrates a roof helps divert water so as to reduce water puddling or leaks in that area.
