Flashing Windows Wood Siding

Install the head flashing.

Flashing windows wood siding.

Over and beyond the jamb flashing and over the drip cap if installed. When it comes to flashing siding corners many builders simply use a 1x wood corner. At the top tuck metal drip cap flashing under the siding and on top of the second layer of wrap. Flush the end of the flashing length with the wall corner and secure the flashing to the framing with an 8d nail at each wall stud.

Over window flange and pan flashing and extend above the head flange. Add felt if needed before nailing the new wood on and prime the new wood on all four sides before installing it. If you re siding right against the window. At the top of a door or window always direct the sheathing wrap over the head flange or cap flashing.

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. Inside corner w flashing. Apply a bead of caulk to the felt and set the window in the caulk. Then place the top piece of flashing tape over the cap flashing and layer the house wrap over the tape.

Flashing tape photo 6 is a thick pliable waterproof tape that goes under or over nailing window flanges sill and top flashing and house wrap. Next comes another layer of building wrap installed like the first layer. Roll of 4 in wide material. If you ve added wooden trim around the window the cap flashing goes over the wood trim.

Install the trim just under the drip cap. Install the first length of z flashing. This helps direct water out away from window. Begin at either end of the wall and set the level middle section of the z flashing onto the top edge of the siding panel with the wider flange upward and against the wall framing.

This collection of articles and videos will help you find the materials and construction details you need for a leak free installation of doors windows siding and more. Install the kickout flashing underneath the first shingle photo 1. This is where the top of a window unit goes when installing. Available wherever you buy your windows it s usually sold in a 50 ft.

Head jamb the top of a rough opening. Flashing a water repellant adhesive that s applied over window flanges and sheathing to seal out any potential leaks in or around a window. Flashing details for windows and doors. Flashing is crucial to a house s weather resistance and long term durability.

And when those corners. Unfortunately it is often overlooked and. In this type of installation seal the cap flashing directly to the sheathing with high quality sealant. But unlike fiber cement siding wood is almost sure to rot.

Install the jamb flashing.