The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors.
Flashing windows for vinyl siding.
Item 3807 model 5504900120.
Make sure it laps over the bottom flashing at least 2 in.
The flashing must be long enough to direct water over the nail flange of the last full course of 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 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.
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.
Nail off the window.
And extends 2 in.
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.
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.
The most important tip to remember when applying window flashing is that flashing should extend past the nail flanges of the window or any accessory to prevent water infiltration.
A snap on molding holds panel ends around a light box near the front door.
Window and door cap 1 25 in x 120 in x 1 56 in aluminum z flashing.
Wide vinyl siding flashing under the window s nailing fin.
Install flashing next to the window.
From the face of finished stone veneer the nailing fin is recessed 8 1 2.
Step 1 prepare.
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 bottoms of windows are hit or miss unless i m using custom built vinyl windows and can specify window height.
It s easy to position the window rough openings so that the tops of windows match a siding course.
Above the window s top.
Follow these simple steps to help the installation process go smoothly.
Protect your windows vinyl siding with flashing.
