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Roof Flashing: What is it and why is it important?

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Why do you need roof flashing?

Roof Flashing is so important because moisture is your roof’s arch nemesis. Living in Florida, we get to enjoy nearly year-round tropical weather which is great for us, but not so great for our roof.

Roof flashing is a piece of metal that covers joints, edges, and gaps in the roof to prevent leaks. Over the years, flashing has been improved and is now very efficient and cost-effective.

Roof Flashing can be made out of:

Stainless steel
Lead
Rubber
Copper
Zinc Alloy
Galvanized Steel
Aluminum

These materials can’t be used interchangeably. Some roofing materials go together better than others. When looking for the right roof flashing, you’ll need to take into considering lifespan, durability, malleability, and how the material interacts with the rest of your roofing materials.

Picking the right flashing can be a challenge. To discuss your roofing options and to learn more about roof flashing, give Batterbee Roofing a call today at (352) 748-6300.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roof Flashing?

Roof flashing is a piece of metal that covers joints, edges, and gaps in the roof to prevent leaks. Over the years, flashing has been improved and is now very efficient and cost-effective.

What materials is roof flashing made out of?

Roof Flashing is made out of the following materials:

Stainless steel
Lead
Rubber
Copper
Zinc Alloy
Galvanized Steel
Aluminum

Why is Roof Flashing a necessity in Florida?

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Riva W.

16:48 01 Jun 25

Highly recommend. Roof was completed in one day. Neat and clean.

Bert P.

01:59 01 Jun 25

Great overall experience having our roof replaced by Batterbee Roofing. Everyone involved throughout the process was great. We highly recommend Batterbee Roofing.

Stephen Y

20:39 30 May 25

First, let me say that I'm like most people in that I didn't *want* to have to replace my roof, but it became extremely obvious that it was time to do so. When doing my due diligence it seemed like Batterbee Roofing was the way to go, and I'm *so* glad I decided to work with them; it was truly a seamless experience! Everything from the quote to the scheduling to the install went without a hitch. I want to give a specific callout to Jeremiah, our project coordinator - he was notably professional, extremely responsive and made sure we were happy with every step of the project.

All in all, for an experience that is one most people undertake reluctantly, Batterbee made it as easy and pain-free as one could ask for!

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15:49 29 May 25

GREAT WORK CLEAN UP WAS PERFECT. MARTINEZ KEEP US INFORMED AT ALL TIMES. EXCELLENT SITE SUPERVISOR. I WILL USE THEM AGAIN

Tamera H.

21:59 27 May 25

This company is professional, timely and very courteous. They made the hole process of getting a roof repaired easy. They cleaned up the entire area like you would not even have known they were there. Wonderful company

Peter A.

21:04 24 May 25

We had the pleasure of welcoming Charles Carson into our home.He did a comprehensive review of our roof with a video of the condition, he then told us that it had at least 10 years left on it. Charles then went on to say that in his opinion there was absolutely no need to do anything at present, we respect his honesty and will be pleased to deal with him and Batterbee Roofing when the need arises in the future.

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17:36 23 May 25

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17:10 23 May 25

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