Most homeowners might be asking themselves "What is a kick-out flashing and why should I care?!".
A "kick-out" flashing is professionally called a diverter flashing. There are several types of diverter flashings. Kick-out flashing is the type we see most commonly not installed or installed incorrectly by roofers. A kick-out flashing should be installed any place that a lower roof line ties into an exterior wall. Below is picture of a properly installed kick-out flashing.
Note: Cladding should be installed at least 2" above the roofing material and kick-out flashing should have at least a 110 degree angle.


When properly installed, a kick-out flashing will move water away from the exterior cladding (siding, brick, stucco, etc), towards the gutter system (if in place), and then away from the home.
When improperly installed or missing altogether, kick-out flashing can contribute to a major problem. Water can be channeled behind the wall cladding and cause major deterioration and mold problems. Below is a picture of such a problem.

As you can see, water was channeled underneath the vinyl siding causing mold and deterioration of the sheathing, framing, interior walls, and flooring. This can be a costly repair! Damage can go unnoticed for weeks, months, or even years!


This improperly installed kick-out flashing was found on a fairly new home in Wilmington, NC. Kick-out flashing issues are found on new and old homes alike. They are one of the most common problems found. When neglected, they can cause an immense amount of damage and costly repairs.
If you are unsure if your home has proper kick-out flashing, please book a free roof inspection on our bookings page here.
Doing so, will have a 360 Home Pro team member out quickly at no cost to you!
A special thanks to http://www.jwkhomeinspections.com/ in San Antonio, TX for assisting with content for this blog!
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