Flashing For T1 11 Siding

Galvanized steel z flashing is made from 28 gauge galvanized steel.

Flashing for t1 11 siding.

You can find t1 11 siding in sheets that are 48 inches x 96 inches or 48 inches x 120 inches. Window and door cap 1 25 in x 120 in x 1 56 in aluminum z flashing. Item 3807 model 5504900120. The large leg of the metal goes against the wall leaving the seat and face covering the top edge of the siding.

How to install t1 11 siding. Easy instructions on replacing repairing rotten or damaged t1 11 siding on your house. T1 11 plywood is an economical siding choice for sheds and houses. 1970 s found t1 11 plywood siding to be very popular as were disco balls and we installed plenty of it.

If the shingle already has flashing on it the kickout flashing has to slip beneath it and you ll have to loosen or remove siding to do this. If only the surface is damaged but the siding beneath is still solid you can install flashing. The seat dimension 3 8 in corresponds to the siding thickness. If the sidewall is stucco or solid wood like ours and you can t open it to get flashing behind it continue the step flashing to the peak of the roof then cover the step flashing with cap flashing.

When the full length of the siding s top edge has been flashed continue installing the t1 11 siding with the bottom edge resting on top of the installed z flashing. Test the rotted area of the t1 11 siding by poking it with a nail or a screwdriver. It comes in thicknesses of 3 8 of an inch 5 8 of an inch and 3 4 of an inch. It is used to protect the horizontal joints between sheets of siding from water infiltration.

Where walls were higher than available panels of t1 11 one. Cut the z flashing as needed using metal snips or a hacksaw. The 4 by 8 foot 5 8 inch sheets come with a solid or grooved surface and the long edges are. Water damage is the primary reason it fails.

What causes t1 11 siding to fail. Additionally we show how to repl.