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CARE Cuts: A Pig Ear Can Save Time and Money

By GAF Roof Views

July 20, 2020

Pig Ear for shingle roof

You don't have to spend money on pre-made flashing for kick-out areas. They are an important part of flashing, but fabricating them yourself using the pig ear technique is easier than you think — with no cuts. And hey, if you can roof a home: you can make a pig ear flashing!

Check out this quick how-to video and start saving your business time and money.

About CARE Cuts: Whether you are looking for shingle or commercial roofing installation techniques, business-building tools, in-home selling tips, or DIY ideas to make your work life easier, CARE Cuts, a video series from the GAF Center for the Advancement of Roofing Excellence (CARE), is here to deliver the expertise you need.

About the Author

More homes and businesses in the U.S. are protected by a GAF roof than by any other product. We are the leading roofing manufacturer in North America, with plants strategically located across the U.S. As a Standard Industries company, GAF is part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

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