Flashing Windows Wood Siding

If you ve added wooden trim around the window the cap flashing goes over the wood trim.

Flashing windows wood siding.

Next comes another layer of building wrap installed like the first layer. If you re siding right against the 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. But unlike fiber cement siding wood is almost sure to rot.

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. 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. Example flashing steps for a flanged window installed after house wrap. Flashing is crucial to a house s weather resistance and long term durability.

Roll of 4 in wide material. Over window flange and pan flashing and extend above the head flange. Install the first length of z flashing. Available wherever you buy your windows it s usually sold in a 50 ft.

This helps direct water out away from window. If windows and doors are properly protected with splines of felt or flashing tape there is no need to caulk the joints where siding meets the side casings. Add felt if needed before nailing the new wood on and prime the new wood on all four sides before installing it. Then place the top piece of flashing tape over the cap flashing and layer the house wrap over the tape.

Install the head flashing. This is where the top of a window unit goes when installing. 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. Apply a bead of caulk to the felt and set the window in the caulk.

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. Inside corner w flashing. Head jamb the top of a rough opening. Install the jamb flashing.

Fold down the house wrap flap and tape diagonal seams with construction tape. Unfortunately it is often overlooked and. At the top tuck metal drip cap flashing under the siding and on top of the second layer of wrap. Install the kickout flashing underneath the first shingle photo 1.

When it comes to flashing siding corners many builders simply use a 1x wood corner. And when those corners. Over and beyond the jamb flashing and over the drip cap if installed. Install the trim just under the drip cap.

In this type of installation seal the cap flashing directly to the sheathing with high quality sealant.