Gutter Kickout Flashing

It s placed over the membrane at the eave and bent to serve as a spout directing water into the gutter.

Gutter kickout flashing.

White stainless steel hex head gutter sheet metal screw 25 pack flex a spout white downspout extension. The soft aluminum base conforms to most metal roof panels. A kickout diverter is not only best practice when flashing the eave edge to a wall it s code. Kickout flashing replaces the first piece on step flashing and redirects water away from the siding ideally into a gutter.

As part of his multilayer approach mike applies housewrap flashing tape copper self adhesive membrane and a kickout diverter. Kickout flashing also known as diverter flashing is a special type of flashing that diverts rainwater away from the cladding and into the gutter. The kickout diverter directs water into the gutter decreasing the odds it will make its way behind the exterior cladding. When installed properly they provide excellent protection against the penetration of water into the building envelope.

Without a kickout water will eventually get behind the siding and into the wall where it will wreak havoc for years before you notice any signs of a leak. White aluminum kickout diverter flashing everbilt 8 x 1 2 in. Our kickout flashing diverts the water at the roof eave away from the wall and into the gutter protecting your reputation and avoiding expensive future repairs. Omitting kickout flashing often leads to major damage behind the exterior cladding.

Up to 5 3 4 in. This adjustable rubber pipe flashing for metal roofing this adjustable rubber pipe flashing for metal roofing accommodates roof penetrations from 1 4 in. Learn how to install kickout flashing and help control water management from the roof into the gutter with this instructional guide from james hardie. This flashing provides protection for pipes cables conduits and wires.