LMF Metal Cap Flashing (joints)

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LMF Metal Cap Flashing (joints)

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Metal Flashing Details

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END JOINTS in metal flashings are made using any one of the joints shown in this section, providing the following rules are complied with:

(1) Expansion: Allowances should be made for expansion and contraction. Soldered joints are not acceptable.

(2) Underlayment: Membrane under cap flashing. See RGC Guarantee Standard A5.6

(3) Clips: Standing seams are fastened to wood blocking before applying the following length, using nails and clips.

(4) Fasteners: S-locks and Double S-locks are nailed through the single leaf before applying the following length. See RGC Guarantee Standard A6.8

(5) Metal Cap Flashing: Fastened with continuous concealed clips or cladding screws evenly spaced between seams. See RGC Guarantee Standard A6.10 for requirements.

  • Further detail on fastening of flashing is detailed in the SMACNA Manual referenced in Section 10.2.

NOTE: Refer to RoofStar Guarantee Standards for additional requirements.



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