the Flashing Kit - Step-by-Step Guide - The Rooflight Company

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| the Flashing Kit - Step-by-Step Guide> Parts ListThis guide must be used in conjunction with the relevant rooflight Installation Manual.A2xflashingB1x jambflashingoff-cutC1xleft handjamb flashingD 1xright handjamb flashingE1xroofingfeltF2xsoakerImportantLay a continuous thick bead of low modulus neutral cure siliconeacross the cill flashing for the full width of the rooflightJUST PRIOR to installation of the rooflight baseplate.

the Flashing Kit - Step-by-Step Guide |> Install the cill flashing> Jamb flashing trim heightInstall the cill flashing (part A).1If not already in place, four rows of battens up the jambs will be required - do not nail home the ends of the battensnext to the rooflight.2

| the Flashing Kit - Step-by-Step Guide> Jamb flashing trim height3Clip the jamb flashing off-cut (part B) onto the baseplate rollover and align with the bottom edge of the baseplate.NOTE: The positions for the guide notches were derivedfrom a number of typical roof tiles and roof constructions.Depending on the roof make-up specific to the project, itmay be necessary to trim the Jamb flashings to a height notspecified.4Dry tile four courses of tiles at the cill. Use part B to determine whether or not it is required to trim down the jambflashings. If the top edge of part B sits above the general line of the roof finish, trimming is required.

the Flashing Kit - Step-by-Step Guide |> Trimming the jamb flashing extrusion> Lightly tack jamb battensNOTE: Use of a suitable straight edge is recommended whenscoring the jamb flashing extrusions.Lay the jamb flashings down on a clean and dry flat surface. Fold back the foam and use a sharp stanley knife tofirmly score along the entire length of the extrusion several times. Then break off the excess extrusion.5The remainder of the battens up the jambs (if in place) should again not be driven home next to the rooflight - atmost, lightly tack in place only.6

| the Flashing Kit - Step-by-Step Guide> Install the jamb flashings7Orientate one of the jamb flashings ( either part C or part D) and clip onto the baseplate rollover - the excess felt onthe jamb flashing should be towards the head of the rooflight.8The felt attached to the jamb flashings should go OVER the general roofing membrane but UNDER the battens whichmay be in place. Repeat on the opposite side.

the Flashing Kit - Step-by-Step Guide |> Install the jamb flashings> Install the head tilting filletIf the excess felt attached to the jamb flashings meets the next lap in the general roofing membrane, ensure it istucked into this lap.9Install the tilting fillet at the head of the rooflight.10

| the Flashing Kit - Step-by-Step Guide> Install the head flashing11Lay the head flashing (part A) over the head fillet. Fold, boss and tuck the flashing back into the baseplate rollover.Again, if this meets the next lap in the general roofing membrane, ensure it is tucked into this lap as shown.12There may be a requirement to trim the head flashing around the jamb battens depending on their positioning. Thiscan be done with a sharp stanley knife.

the Flashing Kit - Step-by-Step Guide |> Integrate the rooflight feltLay the strip of roofing felt (part E) over the head flashing and ensure it tucks UNDER the next lap in the generalroofing membrane.13The combination of the head flashing and the roofing felt being lapped in this way, ensures moisture will run up andover the tilting fillet, onto the baseplate and finally off the roof.14

| the Flashing Kit - Step-by-Step Guide> Install the soakers>Tile the jambs15When laying the second course of tiles at the jambs, soakers (part F) are required; one per jamb. Lay part F over theedge of the tile and ensure it tucks BEHIND the jamb flashing extrusion as shown.NOTE: Before completely tiling the rooflight in, werecommend that a final inspection of the jamb flashing trimheight is carried out. To replace the jamb flashings once tiledis likely to involve stripping back the roof.16Use the edge of the jamb flashing as a guide to tile up to and tile the jambs. Ensure the weathering foam attached tothe jamb flashings is folded down and away from the rooflight when laying the tiles.

the Flashing Kit - Step-by-Step Guide |> Tile the headThe head of the rooflight can now be tiled. We recommend the use of eaves tiles.17Complete the tiling around the head of the rooflight accordingly.18

the Flashing Kit - Step-by-Step Guide |> Fit the rooflight casementWith the tiling complete, the rooflight casement can be fitted and secured to the rooflight baseplate.You have now completed the installation of the flashing kit.19A trading name of the Metal Window Company Ltd.Wychwood Business Centre Milton RoadShipton-under-Wychwood OX7 6XUTel: 01993 833 108Fax: 01993 831 066Email: info@therooflightcompany.co.ukWeb: www.therooflightcompany.co.ukThe Conservation® rooflight is a registered trademark of The Metal Window Company Ltd.In the interest of continuous product development, it may be necessary to amend specification without alteration to technical literature.All drawings and designs are the Copyright and Designright of The Metal Window Company Ltd.