Flashing Windows Before Siding

The side pieces should run 4 down over the flashing at the bottom.

Flashing windows before siding.

Window flashing terms to know before you start. Works to stop water from seeping and. If you re siding right against the window. Beveled siding creates a sloped sill.

Apply a bead of caulk to the felt and set the window in the caulk. Available wherever you buy your windows it s usually sold in a 50 ft. Siding isn t enough protection between your house and the rain and moisture that occurs outdoors which is why you need to put an extra barrier between your window and siding. Head jamb.

You want to make sure you are sloping the cap away from the window so that any water will run off. After wrapping the opening we nail a piece of siding along the rough sill with 13 4 in. Self adhesive flashing tape goes on next. Install the trim just under the drip cap.

Using a hammer nail the cap into the siding. Flashing is an essential component of proper window installation. Be sure to add the thickness of the siding to the window s height when framing the rough opening. The top piece runs 4 out over the side pieces and under the top flap of house wrap.

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. Window and door flashing guide 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. Drip cap an aluminum attachment installed on the very top of a window unit. Install the kickout flashing underneath the first shingle photo 1.

Attach the flashing tape above the window and then slip the drip cap into the siding and attach to the tape. The top should start under the top flap for the house wrap so this image is a little misleading. At the top tuck metal drip cap flashing under the siding and on top of the second layer of wrap. Roll of 4 in wide material.

Flashing a water repellant adhesive that s applied over window flanges and sheathing to seal out any potential leaks. 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.