Flashing a Chimney on a Metal Roof - A Guide

How to Flash a Chimney with a Metal Roof: Keeping Your Home Bone Dry Hey there, fellow homeowner! Let's talk about something that can be a real headache if it's not done right: how to flash a chimney with a metal roof. You've got that sleek, durable metal roof, which is fantastic for longevity and shedding water like nobody's business. But then there's that big old chimney sticking up through it, right? That penetration point is the prime candidate for leaks if the flashing isn't absolutely perfect. And with a metal roof, which expands and contracts more than traditional shingles, "perfect" takes on a whole new meaning. ...

December 1, 2025 · 10 min · Healy Itamar