RoofPRO Installs Custom Aluminum Flashing on a Pikesville, MD Home

How RoofPRO Fixed a Faulty Roof-to-Wall Transition on a Pikesville, MD Bumpout Roof

When a Pikesville, MD homeowner started seeing water intrusion where their front bumpout roof met the wall of the house, the problem wasn’t the roof itself. It was how the flashing had been installed in the first place. Discover how RoofPRO identified a workmanship error at the roof-to-wall transition, fabricated custom brown aluminum flashing to correct it, and reinstalled GAF Royal Sovereign Russet Red shingles to restore the roofline properly.

What Problem Did the Homeowner Face?

The front bumpout roof on this Pikesville home had developed several leak points along the transition where the roof met the wall. Water was running down the wood siding and getting behind the existing flashing rather than being channeled away from the home. The source of the problem was a workmanship error from the original installation. Flashing at a roof-to-wall transition is required to run a minimum of three inches up the wall, with the house wrap and siding transitioning over the top of it and down the front. This creates a path that directs water onto the roof surface and away from the home. The original flashing on this home was not installed that way, leaving the transition exposed and allowing water to work its way inside.

How Did RoofPRO Solve the Problem?

RoofPRO removed the existing flashing and the top row of shingles to access the full transition area and correct it properly. The work included:

• Full inspection of the roof-to-wall transition to document the original installation error and determine the correct fix.
• Removal of the inadequate flashing and top row of shingles to expose the full transition area.
• Fabrication of custom brown aluminum flashing designed specifically to fit this transition, tuck behind the wood siding, and lay over the top of the shingles below.
• Installation of the custom flashing in a way that directs water down the wall, onto the lower roof surface, and off the home as intended.
• Reinstallation of GAF Royal Sovereign Russet Red 3-tab shingles to complete the roofline.

What Made Custom Aluminum Flashing the Right Solution for This Home?

Off-the-shelf flashing products are not always adequate for unique transitions like this bumpout roof. The geometry of the roof-to-wall junction required flashing fabricated specifically to fit the angle and dimensions of this home. Brown aluminum was selected to match the existing flashing on the rest of the house, ensuring a consistent, finished appearance. More importantly, the custom fabrication allowed RoofPRO to install the flashing the right way, running it the required distance up the wall and tucking it properly behind the siding so water has nowhere to go except down and off the roof.

How Did This Project Help the Homeowner Reduce Risk and Long-Term Costs?

By correcting the original workmanship error rather than patching around it, RoofPRO delivered a permanent fix:

• Eliminated the failure point: The improperly installed flashing was fully removed and replaced with a custom fabricated solution installed to code.
• Upgraded the full assembly: Properly channeling water away from the wall prevents the ongoing moisture exposure that rots wood siding over time.
• Protected the interior: Correcting the transition sealed the entry point that had been allowing water inside the home.
• Long-term value: Brown aluminum flashing and Russet Red shingles ensure the repaired area blends seamlessly with the rest of the exterior.

Could Your Home Have the Same Problem?

Roof-to-wall transitions are one of the most commonly misinstalled details on residential roofs. Because the flashing sits behind the siding, there is no way to know from the outside whether it was installed correctly without a professional inspection. If your home has a bump-out roof, dormer, or any area where a roof surface meets a vertical wall, and you are seeing water stains on interior walls or ceilings near those areas, scheduling a roof repair inspection is worth doing before the damage to your siding or interior spreads further.