ROOF & WALL
FLASHING
ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING
DG RWF/AD
ROOF & WALL
FLASHING
ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING
This Design Guide has been prepared to assist
architects and architectural draftspersons with the
design and installation intricacies of detailing roof
and wall flashing for metal cladding. Quality of a
finished installation is dependent on good detailing.
Important note
The information contained within this brochure is as far as possible accurate at the date of publication, however, before application in a particular situation,
Stramit Building Products recommends that you obtain qualified expert advice confirming the suitability of product(s) and information in question for the
application proposed.While Stramit Building Products accepts its legal obligations, be aware however that to the extent permitted by law, Stramit Building
Products disclaims all liability (including liability for negligence) for all loss and damage resulting from the use of the information provided in this brochure.
Contents
Introduction
This guide presents alternative methods of finishing
Roof Flashing
metal-clad roofs and walls. In some instances flashing
is best when almost invisible, and there are other
Large Roof Penetration
Small Roof Penetration
Change of Pitch
differences between alternatives have been included
Mansard
to show choices. In addition, commentary is made
cases where making a feature of flashing can enhance
appearance. Renditions of some key aesthetic
on aspects such as potential distortion around fixings.
Expansion Joint
10
Ridge Capping
10
addressed where applicable.
Raked Roof
11
As the details shown are applicable to a wide range
Box Gutter
11
of Stramit Roofing and Walling profiles, only sample
Barge Gutter
12
Barge Capping
12
of profiles, along with a number of advisory minimum
Curved Barge
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and maximum values for specific applications.
Parapet Top
13
The solutions given are typical only. Many real
Parapet-to-sheet Connection
13
Important functional considerations have also been
dimensions are given on each page. A section of the
guide is dedicated to typical dimensions for a range
applications will require the adaptation of the ideas
shown here, or the development of unique solutions
using the principles set out in this guide.
Wall Flashing
Mid-Wall Connections
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Internal Corner Trim
15
Internal Corner Moulding
15
External Corner Trim
16
External Corner Moulding
17
Wall to Eaves / Soffit
18
Fascia Purlin
18
Bottom of Wall
19
Window / Door
20
Wall Penetrations
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Materials
Insulation
Stramit Roof and Wall Flashing is generally
manufactured from G300 steel with protective
coatings of ZINCALUME, galvanised or COLORBOND.
Other materials, such as COLORBOND Ultra,
COLORBOND Stainless, Uncoated Stainless, Copper
and Aluminium are also available.
Flashing details should take into account any
insulation (foil, blanket etc.) to be incorporated into
the building element. For roofs, blanket greater than
50mm can cause complications with roof sheet
fastening.
Stramit Speed Deck Ultra concealed fixed decking
can readily be installed with 75mm blanket and up
to 100mm with care. Even greater thicknesses, and
superior thermal isolation, can be achieved by the
placement of Styrofoam blocks beneath the fixing
clips.
Colours
Stramit Roof and Wall Flashing is available in a
comprehensive range of colours, identical to those
used for the sheeting. Contact your nearest Stramit
office for colour charts or samples.
Roof Overhangs
Durability
Although not a detail requiring the use of flashing,
attention is drawn to the detailing of roof sheet
overhangs. Stramit technical manuals give maximum
overhangs for each roofing profile. For example
corrugated sheeting has a 100mm maximum overhang
when unstiffened and 200 to 300mm (depending on
wind load category and steel grade) when stiffened
by the attachment of a continuous supporting
member such as an S-type gutter, a roof batten or a
lipped angle.
Selection of the correct materials in order to achieve
the desired durability is important. This includes
consideration of contact and water drainage
between different materials. Extensive details of
these durability considerations can be found in the
Stramit Premium Materials and Finishes
Design Guide.
Tolerances
Stramit Flashing, whether standard or special,
is manufactured to the same high standards and
tolerances. Although normally produced within these
values, assume the following tolerances when detailing
flashing:
Numerous instances have been observed of
sheeting (often spring curved) being extended
well beyond these limits.This is a safety hazard
for persons walking on the roof (either during
installation or at a later date) and must be avoided.
fold to fold and fold to edge distances +/- 2mm
overall length +/- 15mm
bend angles +/- 2
out of straightness 2mm per m of length
Ordering
Should tighter tolerances be required for a specific
application please contact your nearest Stramit office.
Orders for Stramit Flashing may be sent as a simple
drawing showing each flat length in whole millimetres
and the least angle between each flat in whole
degrees. Stramit Regional Price and Service Guides
contain illustrations of many common custom flashing
arrangements. These can be adopted by referencing
the custom flashing design number and writing the
values for each letter and angle. Note that there are
regional variations in these common custom flashing
designs and their designations. Please contact your
nearest Stramit office to obtain a copy of the Price
and Service Guide.
Installation Skills
Flashing must be installed by a skilled tradesperson if
quality results are to be achieved. This is particularly
so for details such as door and window corners, and
for flashing that has exposed fastenings. Careful
design of flashing details to suit the application can
help to ensure reliable function and a quality finish.
Cutting
Stramit Flashing may be cut and trimmed easily on
site using tin snips. All materials offered are either
intrinsically durable or have sacrificial coatings that
protect such cut edges in the same way as for the
slit edges on the flashing.
Lead-time
Scribing/Notching
Most Stramit Flashing is made to order regardless
Flashing covering the upper edge (eg ridge capping),
of whether it is a standard design or custom designed.
or some side edges, of most roofing profiles is scribed
The manufacture and delivery times are aligned with
or notched to ensure a close fit around the profile
those of roof and wall sheeting manufacture. Check
ribs. In some regions it has become common practice,
with your nearest Stramit branch office for delivery
with Stramit Corrugated roof sheeting, to shorten
times.
the turn down leg to a nominal 10-15mm feather
edge and leave this fully above the rib. This could
Girth Widths
have the effect of rubbing on the rib top, causing
Stramit Flashing is made from (and hence costs
are based on) a range of girth widths. These are
generally from 100 to 500mm in increments of 50,
thence 600, 800, 900, 1000 & 1200. It is suggested
that, where practical, the girth width used for any
flashing design is selected from this range, but this is
by no means obligatory.
potential reduction in durability and sometimes roof
noise. This approach also requires alternative means
of reducing wind and wind-driven rain intrusion, and
vermin-proofing (note that with either approach
trough turn-ups are still needed). There may be
applications where such a detail is appropriate.
It is for the designer to specify whether full scribing
is a requirement with flashing for profiled sheeting.
Roof and Wall Profiles
Stramit offers a wide range of roof and wall profiles. There are variations in this range between regions. The table
below provides a guide to dimensions and availability of products in each State.
STRAMIT ROOF AND WALLING PROFILES
Availability and Nominal Dimensions (mm)
regional availability
roof/wall sheeting
Stramit Speed Deck Ultra
NSW WA
SQ
NQ
NT
SA
concealed
fixing
rib
spacing
profile
height
profile
cover
233
43
700
Stramit Corrugated
76
16
762
Stramit Monoclad
190
27
762
267
27
800
Stramit Megaclad
Stramit Longspan
Stramit Speed Deck 500
Stramit Capacity Plus
Stramit Xtraspan 900
Stramit Monopanel
available in any region by arrangement
Stramit K-Panel
Stramit Premier 300
Stramit C-Clad 280
Stramit Minirib
Stramit Mini Corry
Stramit Lo-Clad
100
27
700
250
41
500
270
50
810
127
38
41
216
12
864
13
250
150
164
15
300
15
280
900
825
12
820
V Victoria, NSW New South Wales, WA Western Australia, T Tasmania, SQ South Queensland, NQ North Queensland, NT Northern Territory,
SA South Australia
Dimensions
While each flashing design may be different, to suit different roof or wall sheeting and particular applications, there
are elements common to each. Many of these detailed flashing design aspects are described below.
10 min
10
10
m
in
in
Edges
to suit profile rib depth
35
typical
in
165
typical
(due to the
spring back of
metal sheeting
a small gap
may remain)
135
typical
10
(30 min
without
going to
0 crush)
10
m
in
Hook/
Drip Edge
Fold & Crush/
Flatten
Feather/
Edge Break
Mountain Fold/
Birds Beak
Turn Down
Laps
150 /
150 /
250
250
Roof Underlap
Roof Overlap
100 / 150
100 / 150
100 / 150
Vertical Wall Underlap
50 / 100
drip edge
Vertical Wall Overlap
Vertical Wall Overlap
50 / 100
Wall Side Underlap
(Horizontal Sheeting)
50 / 100
Wall Side Overlap
(Horizontal Sheeting)
Laps
continuous beads
of silicone
150 / 200
20
0
/3
00
direction of
water flow for
non-flat surfaces
continuous beads
of silicone
Flashing Straight Overlap
Sealed Roof Underlap (Soaker)
Other
15 min
25 min
preferred
15 min
(15 min possible)
Openings
(max to suit profile)
50
in
5 min
fall for
drainage
Sheet Overhang
5 min
fall for
drainage
Drainage Allowance
Fixing
Flashing is generally fixed to cladding or other flashing sections using rivets or self-drilling screws. Fasteners close to
folded edges generally cause the least distortion. Flashing edges beneath cladding normally only require nominal
attachment to battens. Additional fixing may need to be considered in wind-exposed locations (eg. building corners).
General
Either timber or steel battens
can be used
Indicates trough turn-up
at sheet end
Large Roof Penetration
Large penetrations require
considerable care in both
flashing design and installation.
The nature of the object
penetrating the roof should
be taken into consideration if
it is subject to vibration, heat
expansion, etc. Special attention
is drawn to the need for an
adequate drainage path at the
front and sides of the
penetrations. The position of
the penetration should be
well away from the low side of
any sheet or step joint, ridge
capping or parapet flashing.
Where this is unavoidable use
an overflashing between the
penetration and the ridge or
parapet. For roof sheet
drainage design refer to the
Stramit Roof Slope
Design Guide.
seal
seal
Ensure apron is long enough
to transfer rainwater to the
sides of the penetration.
Small Roof Penetration
Smaller penetrations through roofs can be treated using the same principles as for larger penetrations. Proprietary
flexible seals may be appropriate in some cases. It is important that these are installed in a manner that does not
impede roof drainage or allow ponding. Roofing profiles with closely pitched ribs, eg., corrugated, invariably need a
soaker arrangement to ensure adequate drainage.
Change of Pitch
roof fixing
flashing sits on batten
20 return
overlap
150 min
p
erla
und
min
150
25 return
Ensure that the underlap length is sufficient to prevent wind-driven rain from entering. Similarly the roof sheet beneath
the overlap must be turned up to avoid rain penetration.
Mansard
cut ribs
rib shaped caps
slit
fold cap and
pop rivet
cap over
open cut and seal
A mansard roof can be treated as a single sheet where the ribs are cut through, leaving the pans intact, with
purpose-made caps covering the gaps in the ribs, as above. Alternatively, it can be considered as a change-of-pitch
flashing as shown below.
roof fixing
flashing sits on batten
in
150 m
20 return
15
m
in
150mm is the recommended
minimum overlap for slopes
of 20 or less; for steeper
pitches this may be reduced
to as little as 50mm (in fully
vertical applications).
return to
suit profile
Expansion Joint
This minimum can exceed the recommended
overhang length for the profile because the
overhang is supported by the under-flashing.
to suit profile
min 25
min 25
notched to suit profile
Expansion joints are incorporated into roof runs to reduce stresses on fastener connections. They are only required
where the roof sheet length exceeds the values in the table below.
MAXIMUM SHEET LENGTH (m)
fixing method
straight
spring-curved
sheeting colour
light
dark
through-fixed
25
17
concealed
35
25
through-fixed
20
17
concealed
30
20
Note temperature difference assumed to be 50C for light colours
and 75C for dark.
Ridge Capping
Roll-top ridge
Plain or three-break ridge
Stramit branches offer roll-top ridge and plain ridge as standard products. Other designs should be considered as
custom flashings.
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Raked Roof
purlin
ra
k
ing
g ir
to
roof sheets
rs
up
po
r
raked edge
purlin
Raked roof edges occur
where the roof sheet
ends are cut at an angle
to the line of the ribs.
Some raked sheets will
have insufficient end
support from the purlins
or battens. Where the
overhang beyond the last
supporting purlin exceeds
the allowable overhang
length for the profile, a
sturdy support (eg. purlin
or angle) must be provided. If flashing is used,
such as a raking soaker,
an underlap of 300mm or
greater should be provided to prevent water penetration.
Box Gutter
Box gutters have an
important water drainage
function and should be
designed by an expert.
Commercial box gutters
must be at least 300mm
wide and should be
supported to allow for
foot traffic during roof
or service maintenance.
continuous support
depth
varies to
provide
fall
300 minimum for most box gutters
300 minimum for most box gutters
This options requires three sections of
flashing. The top flashing should be deep
enough to allow for fall in the box gutter.
This is a one-piece box gutter flashing with
tapered side walls that increase in depth to
provide drainage fall.
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Barge Gutter
Barge gutters provide an alternative side detail
for roofs, particularly tiled roofs. Usually these
have only a limited drainage capacity, therefore
avoid extra water flow from penetrations, etc.
100
barge
Barge Capping
150
return to suit
profile depth
150
The most common sheet edge detail.
Some Stramit branches offer standard barge capping
to match square gutters.
Curved Barge
Curved sheet edges require a two-piece
seamed barge capping.
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Parapet Top
3
brick
parapet
brick parapet
Parapet top flashing should be provided with a fall (minimum 3) to avoid water ponding. For wider parapets, continuous
support of the angled top surface may be required.
Parapet-to-Sheet Connection
Parapet-to-sheet connections are often badly
detailed and can be a cause of leakage.
It is important that two overlapping sections
of flashing are used, one attached to the
parapet and one to the sheeting. Sealing is only
required on the top section of flashing, which
is not affected by thermal movement of the
sheeting.
parapet
seal gap
brick parapet
over flashing
One flashing fixed
to wall and one
fixed to roof sheet.
apron flashing
sheeting profile
30
15
100
50
100
100
min
15
150
50 min
150
to suit profile
to suit profile
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Mid-Wall Connections
Horizontal Sheeting Connections
to suit profile
10
to suit profile
50 min
typical
Above are three examples of mid-wall connections that make an attractive feature of horizontal sheeting joints. This
type of connection joint is also reliable and easy to install. The best effect is generally achieved when the connections
are spaced regularly along the wall. A typical spacing of 4 to 6 metres is particularly effective.
30 min
continuous seal
These alternative connections for horizontal
sheeting require continuous sealing to
maintain weather tightness.
to suit profile
50 min
continuous seal
Vertical Sheeting Connection
to suit profile
typically 5
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Simple sheet overlap only suitable for
Stramit Corrugated, Stramit Longspan,
Stramit Monoclad or Stramit Megaclad
sheeting (not recommended if total
combined sheet length exceeds 20 metres).
Internal Corner Trim
Internal corners can be treated with a simple trim for weather tightness or with a three-dimensional moulding for
aesthetic effect. Internal corner trim may be used in vertical walling applications inside or outside a building.
For internal corners with horizontal sheeting this trim should only be used inside a building (if exposed to the
weather there is a risk of wind-blown rain penetrating the flashing). If appearance and function are equally important
in a weather-exposed horizontal sheet application, the trim can be combined with an additional plain moulding to
provide protection against rain penetration.
Internal Corner Moulding
Internal corner mouldings may be used for inside or outside applications but are generally only used with horizontal
sheeting. From the illustrations, it can be seen that a flashing with a step depth equal to the profile height relies on
perfect alignment of sheeting on adjacent walls. Where the step depth is increased beyond the profile height, as in
the lower illustration, the exposed flashing masks slight misalignments and provides a clean vertical edge that visually
dominates the corner.
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External Corner Trim
External corner trim
shown with vertical
Stramit Corrugated
sheeting.
External corner trims can take a number of forms, several of which are illustrated. Most can be used with either
horizontal or vertical sheeting applications.
50 typical
to suit profile
50 typical
to suit
profile
50 typical
to suit profile
50 typical
50 typical
continuous seal
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to suit
profile
External Corner Moulding
Flashing formed into a three-dimensional moulding provides an attractive finish on external corners, particularly with
horizontal wall sheeting. A step depth greater than the profile height provides added protection to the sheet ends and
is recommended for pedestrian areas.
50 typical
to suit profile
50 typical
to suit profile
plus 10 - 15
edge must protrude
beyond sheet ends
to suit profile
plus 5 - 10
17
50 typical
Wall to Eaves / Soffit
Typical flashing details for various wall, soffit and fascia intersections.
to suit
profile
100 typical
5 typical
to suit
profile
50 typical
100 typical
to suit profile
95
Fascia Purlin
A typical Stramit Fascia Purlin. These are generally of
a standard design but may vary slightly between regions.
230
30
drip edge
50
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Bottom of Wall
Flashing at wall footings should include a fall on horizontal planes and be of sufficient size to ensure good drainage
away from the sheeting and to avoid potential build-up of debris.
to suit
application
100 typical
to suit
application
Material choice for this flashing is
important as water will regularly drip
on to flashing from wall cladding.
100 typical
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Window / Door
1
4
2
5
window frame
to suit application, including
window frame front face
limited by
window frame
3 typical
seal
this depth would
normally be at least
100mm, but may be
reduced to as little as
30mm provided the
sheet tops are turned
up to prevent wind
blown rainwater
penetration
100 typical
typ 3 for
drainage
Sill Flashing
Top Flashing
window frame
50 typical
seal
to suit profile
and profile
orientation
window
frame
Jamb / Side Flashing
jamb or side flashings need to be trimmed
at the top to clear the top flashing,
and at the bottom to clear the wall sheeting
20
top flashing
sits over jamb flashing
jamb flashing extends
10-20mm beyond slot
cut slot just long enough
to fit over free end of top flashing
top flashing
jamb flashing trimmed at top
to sit beneath top flashing
slot 1-5mm longer
than top flashing
cut sheet to suit
window width
Note the principal is exactly the same
for both vertical and horizontal sheeting
1-5mm gap between
window frame and jamb flashing
5
1-10mm gap between
sheeting and jamb flashing
Vertical Sheeting
slot 1-5mm longer
than jamb flashing to
allow for expansion
1-10mm gap between
sheeting and flashing
bottom of jamb flashing protudes
through slot in wall sheeting
slot 1-5mm longer
than jamb flashing
Horizontal Sheeting
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Wall Penetrations
Larger wall penetrations can be treated in a number of ways. One option starts with a clearance hole for the
penetrating object plus a slot placed above (and wider than) the hole. With this arrangement the flashing remains
outside the wall sheeting except above the slot.
seal dependant
on application
can be
one-piece
flashing or
two-piece
with sealed
overlap
shown with
vertical sheeting
same principal
can be used
with horizontal
sheeting
View A-A
View B-B
View C-C
seal
In all cases it is recommended that ducting, piping or any protruding objects be supported
by the building frame and not rely solely on attachment to the sheeting or flashing.
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Stramit Product Range
Stramit offers a comprehensive range of building
products throughout Australia. These include:
Roof sheeting
Roof decking
Wall cladding
Purlins and girts
Top hats and battens
Specialist rainwater goods
Composite slab decking
Other Stramit Literature
In addition to individual technical manuals for all
products or product groups, Stramit offers a range
of Design Guides to assist architects, engineers and
specifiers:
Limit-State Design
Roof System Selection
Concealed Fixed Decking
Roof Slope
Foot Traffic (on metal roofs)
Spring Curving
Premium Materials and Finishes
Please contact your nearest Stramit office to obtain
copies of these items.
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prices
contact numbers for information
availability
general
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products
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colours
other
advice
product data
SYDNEY
33-83 Quarry Road, Erskine Park NSW 2759
phone
fax
(02) 9834 0909
(02) 9834 0988
(02) 9834 0900
(02) 9834 0988
CANBERRA
4 Bass Street, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
phone
fax
(02) 6297 3533
(02) 6297 8089
COFFS HARBOUR
6 Mansbridge Drive, Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
phone
fax
(02) 6652 6333
(02) 6651 3395
NEWCASTLE
17 Nelson Road, Cardiff NSW 2285
phone
fax
(02) 4954 5033
(02) 4954 5856
ORANGE
51 Leewood Drive, Orange NSW 2800
phone
fax
(02) 6361 0444
(02) 6361 9814
MELBOURNE
2/1464 Ferntree Gully Road, Knoxfield VIC 3180
phone
fax
ALBURY
18 Ariel Drive, Albury NSW 2640
phone
fax
(02) 6041 7600
(02) 6041 7666
BENDIGO
Ramsay Court, Kangaroo Flat VIC 3555
phone
fax
(03) 5448 6400
(03) 5447 9677
MILDURA
19 - 23 Adams Street, Mildura VIC 3500
phone
fax
(03) 5018 4800
(03) 5021 0557
HOBART
57 Crooked Billett Drive, Brighton TAS 7030
phone
fax
(03) 6263 5536
(03) 6263 6950
LAUNCESTON
289 Hobart Road, Kings Meadows TAS 7249
phone
fax
(03) 6343 7390
(03) 6343 7381
ADELAIDE
11 Stock Road, Cavan SA 5094
phone
fax
(08) 8262 4444
(08) 8262 6333
BRISBANE
57-71 Platinum Street, Crestmead QLD 4132
phone
fax
(07) 3803 9999
(07) 3803 1499
TOWNSVILLE
402-408 Bayswater Road, Garbutt QLD 4814
phone
fax
(07) 4779 0844
(07) 4775 7155
CAIRNS
Vickers Street, Edmonton QLD 4869
phone
fax
(07) 4045 3069
(07) 4045 4762
MACKAY
Brickworks Court, Glenella QLD 4740
phone
fax
(07) 4942 3488
(07) 4942 2343
MARYBOROUGH
10 Activity St, Maryborough QLD 4650
phone
fax
(07) 4121 2433
(07) 4123 3139
ROCKHAMPTON
41 Johnson St, Parkhurst QLD 4702
phone
fax
(07) 4936 2577
(07) 4936 4603
SUNSHINE COAST
Unit 1, 5 Kerryl St, Kunda Park QLD 4556
phone
fax
(07) 5456 4083
(07) 5456 4862
MURWILLUMBAH
6 Kay Street, Murwillumbah NSW 2484
phone
fax
(02) 6672 8542
(02) 6672 6798
DARWIN
55 Albatross Street, Winnellie NT 0820
phone
fax
(08) 8947 0780
(08) 8947 1577
PERTH
605-615 Bickley Road, Maddington WA 6109
phone
fax
(03) 9237 6300
(03) 9237 6399
(02) 4954 5033
(02) 4954 5856
(03) 9237 6200
(03) 9237 6299
(03) 6263 5536
(03) 6263 6950
(08) 8262 4444
(08) 8262 6333
(07) 3803 9999
(07) 3803 1499
(08) 9493 8800
(08) 9493 8899
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