It is key to preventing water intrusion.
Flashing a window with vinyl siding.
Protect your windows vinyl siding with flashing.
Inspect the flashing and building wrap around the window.
Window flashing is arranged in a manner that directs water down and away from the structure.
If you have vinyl or metal flanged windows for instance you can install drip cap flashing 4 the home depot over the window itself or over the top trim piece that you install.
And extends 2 in.
Wide vinyl siding flashing under the window s nailing fin.
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.
For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes.
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.
I am looking for some well illustrated details on how to flash an inset window.
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.
Ensure that the flashing along the bottom of the window overlaps the nailing hem of the last complete course of siding beneath the window.
Follow these simple steps to help the installation process go smoothly.
From the face of finished stucco and wood siding the window nailing fin is recessed 3 1 4.
Make sure it laps over the bottom flashing at least 2 in.
Step 1 prepare.
Window flashing is a thin continuous piece of material that is installed to prevent water from getting into a structure from an angle or joint near windows.
Install flashing next to the window.
Self adhesive flashing tape goes on next.
Be sure to add the thickness of the siding to the window s height when framing the rough opening.
Speak with someone in the building department in your town to make sure the flashing on the windows with vinyl siding is up to code you will also want to try as best as you can to plan this project during a two to three day period where rain or snow is not.
Above the window s top.
Nail off the window.
From the face of finished stone veneer the nailing fin is recessed 8 1 2.
Details for flashing recessed windows.
