This is in NJ. Roof was recently done and I've never seen this anywhere else. Looks like aluminum screwed in on both sides and the front. It's a very steep pitch. Either 10/12 or 12/12.
Any idea what this is? Is this some sort of hack/short cut? What can you tell me about this if anything?
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I can tell you it is inappropriate and must have been installed by someone that doesn’t understand flashing and counter flashing principles.
The Code is clear, “The exterior walls shall provide a weather resistant wall envelope, ...including flashing.” (See ICC R703.1)
The flashing should have been “step flashing”, as specified by the Code: “Approved corrosion resistant flashing shall be installed SHINGLE FASHION in a manner to prevent entry of water...” (ICC R703.4) That is a continuous flashing not step flashing in a shingle fashion. If they don’t understand how it’s done, they can see an illustration at Figure R703.4.1.
In addition, the step flashing should have a “kickout” as shown in Figure R703.4.1
That flashing creates a space for water to get trapped and could backup into the wall/roof. It needs to be removed and replaced with step flashing.