Patent ID: 6691469
Filing Date: 2004-02-17
Classification: E04D

Abstract:
A method of diverting water flowing down a roof about a roof penetration with a flashing assembly, the flashing assembly comprising a first sheet having a substantially planar portion and a first portion that is inclined with respect to said planar portion; a second sheet having a substantially planar portion and a portion that is inclined with respect to said planar portion, and wherein the first sheet and the second sheet are connected so that the roof penetration is disposed therethrough, wherein the first sheet and said second sheet include a U-shaped hem, and wherein the method comprises:contacting the water with a first lateral corner formed on said first inclined portion; diverting the water about a first side and a second side of said first inclined portion; channeling the water about a third side and a fourth side of said second inclined portion; joining the water at a second lateral corner formed on said second inclined portion; preventing the water from passing over the U-shaped hem of said respective first sheet and second sheet; funneling the water down said second sheet.