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QuestionCan you measure and cut the sheet metal yourself or does it have to be ordered?Community AnswerYou can cut it yourself.
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QuestionWhat side does the bigger piece of flashing metal go on?Community AnswerFor a chimney or skylight saddle, the larger piece goes at the top. It goes beneath the upper courses of roofing material, and overlaps the side or step-flashings.
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QuestionHow many inches of flashing should there be at the bottom, lying against the roof, on all four sides?Community AnswerFor a skylight or chimney on a composition roof, there should be 6 inches on bottom and sides, 9 to 12 inches on top.
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QuestionI had my metal roof replaced about 2 years ago. It is now leaking pretty badly around the chimney. There is no saddle on the back. Do you feel that is something the contractor should be responsible for fixing?Community AnswerSince it was two years ago, it is likely that the contractor is not liable nor responsible to fix it for free. For home improvement projects, contracts typically have some sort of warranty period, this period is typically at most only good for one year. Check your contract and call them up to find out more. In some cases, if the product is faulty, the warranty may be longer.
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