Flashing Exterior Windows Over Siding With Wood

Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim around a new or old window.

Flashing exterior windows over siding with wood. How to install z flashing on t1 11 siding hunker. Flashing details for windows and doors. 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. The flashing can be used over window trim band boards panel intersections and other vertical surfaces.

Figure 3 26 above flashing details above and below an exterior door. T1 11 exterior wood siding has been in wide use for over 30 years and is distinguished by vertical grooves that simulate a spaced board appearance available in 4 6 8 and 12 inch groove spacing. 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. 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.

Zip system sheathing exterior rigid foam insulation housewrap peel and stick membrane and fluid applied wrb. The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors. At the top of a door or window always direct the sheathing wrap over the head flange or cap flashing. One of the most vulnerable areas for siding is transitions.

Figure 3 27 above pan flashing and threshold details below an entry door. J flashing on transitions. On the exterior the pan flashing should lap over the deck or masonry flashing below. How to install nail fin windows in 5 common wall types builder jake bruton demonstrates trusted window flashing details for walls with the following water resistive barriers.

The best option for windows is the type with a vinyl flange all the way around. Install the window and tape the flanges to the housewrap or tar paper with flashing tape such as tyvek contractor tape.