AboutTodd E. Miller Expertise I am available to answer any questions pertaining to residential (or other sloped) metal roofing. I have knowledge of most available products but I like to approach projects from a "needs" basis and analyze them individually. Additionally, I can answer most questions about building ventilation.
Experience I have worked for a manufacturer of residential metal roofing since 1980. I currently serve as President and have been involved with a wide variety of projects of all types across the world.
Organizations I am a board member for Metal Construction Association, Metal Roofing Alliance, the local United Way, our church, and our son's school.
Publications Over the years, I have had articles appear in several trade journals including RSI, Remodeling, and Qualified Remodeler.
Education/Credentials I have a B.A. in Communications and have also completed three years of training with the E-Myth Academy.
Question 1. I had a new roof install a couple years ago and just found out the installer did not put water and ice strip on all joints. He said some do not need it, if the angle is right.
2. Also he did not install drip edge because it was not there before. He said it is not code if not already there he does not add it.
3. One more thing, he did not channel the water back towards the center above the chimney, now the water falls down on the chimney and is damaging the brick.
Are his answers correct, not all places where the roof buts up to the house need water and ice? And drip fleshing is not really needed? Also should he have channeled the water so it would not run off the side of the house?
Answer If you're in an area where building code requires ice and watershield, then it probably is required on the entire roof perimeter which would include wall abutments and valleys. However, your best way to find out is to check the code that is enforced in your area. In many areas, no code is enforced though.
I do not believe drip edge is required by code nor by any shingle manufacturers. I would suggest checking with your shingle manufacturer though.
Generally most roofers will agree that chimneys over 18" wide should have a cricket or saddle on the uphill side to divert water around them.
