Flashing Above Door Vinyl Siding

In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding.

Flashing above door vinyl siding.

Figure 3 26 above flashing details above and below an exterior door. 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. It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc. 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.

Using a pry bar you will need to remove a layer of siding from above the window you want to install the drip cap on. Tack z flashing over the channel extending it slightly past the cutout on both sides. Every once in a while i find where the roofer has installed the roof to wall flashings over the top of the siding instead of being properly counter flashed by the siding. 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.

Figure 3 27 above pan flashing and threshold details below an entry door. Cut the drip cap to the correct size for your window. For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes. If you need two or more pieces of flashing overlap the joints by 4 in.

If necessary remove a few pieces of siding nail the undersill then replace the siding. Use an old rag to remove any dirt or debris that may be there. The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors. Whatever material is used all pans should have a dam on the ends and along the inside edge.

And seal with silicone caulk. However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding. Attach the flashing tape above the window and then slip the drip cap into the siding and attach to the tape. On the exterior the pan flashing should lap over the deck or masonry flashing below.