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I need to know how to properly flash around a skylight that has Spanish tiles on the roof?

they are the s shaped red spanish tileswhat kind of flashing would I use and How? Pictures or vidoe would be great!

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The Spanish tiles you are using, are called S tilesGeneric named, different manufactures will have different namesS tile name comes from the shape of the tile if viewed from its horizontal profile (from the ground lookingt up)Depending on the manufacture of your Skylight, be it Pella, Velux, or if it's a generic aluminum style with an acryllic dome, they should have flashings for each of their own productsIf you don't know the manufacturers name, or can't find it, ;the best thing to do would be to use a step flashing.both for flat and/or mission style tilesThese are generally aluminum or galvanized sheet metal, or in some cases, plastic, vinyl, or even leadWhich brings me to the answer to to your question: What I would suggest would be to either flash it in rolled copper (anywhere from six to nine inch) self-adhesive, (found in the roofing products section at Home Depot) or in a rolled lead (usually used for fireplaces and solar heating units that lie parrellel with the roof, and not on stands)Also, if you don't feel comfortable, go to Velux skylights and roof windows website, or visit the local Velux dealer, and they will steer you in the right direction, but this should really be done by a professionalBeing a roofer, window and door/ skylight installer/service technician, I don't recommend taking this on alone without professional hands-on guidancel, because you will almost definitely end up with leaks (your ark at the bottom of an abyss) no pun intended

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