Flashing A Window With Vinyl Siding

Self adhesive flashing tape goes on next.

Flashing a window with vinyl siding.

Ensure that the flashing along the bottom of the window overlaps the nailing hem of the last complete course of siding beneath the window. 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. Above the window s top. From the face of finished stucco and wood siding the window nailing fin is recessed 3 1 4.

For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes. Be sure to add the thickness of the siding to the window s height when framing the rough opening. From the face of finished stone veneer the nailing fin is recessed 8 1 2. Wide vinyl siding flashing under the window s nailing fin.

Window flashing is arranged in a manner that directs water down and away from the structure. Install flashing next to the window. Follow these simple steps to help the installation process go smoothly. It is key to preventing water intrusion.

Step 1 prepare. 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. After wrapping the opening we nail a piece of siding along the rough sill with 13 4 in. Make sure it laps over the bottom flashing at least 2 in.

Beveled siding creates a sloped sill. 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. The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors. And extends 2 in.

Details for flashing recessed windows. I am looking for some well illustrated details on how to flash an inset window. 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. Inspect the flashing and building wrap around the window.

Nail off the window.