Flashing Over Windows And Doors

If you re siding right against the window.

Flashing over windows and doors. Install the head flashing. I lap the flashing tape about 1 4 in. Over window flange and pan flashing and extend above the head flange. When properly installed vycor plus flashing tape reduces the risk of mold and rot development and contributes to energy efficiency.

This builder uses the same exterior door installation technique on garage service doors which are in an unprotected high wall area of the homes exterior. Fold down the house wrap flap and tape diagonal seams with construction tape. Install the drip cap under the house wrap and caulk all the critical areas. So now you simply measure the width of the window or door plus the trim on each side header flashing must go over the trim all the way to the siding then add the height of the end dams on each end and you have the length of your header flashing.

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. It is recommended for peace of mind against water intrusion and mold. Pan flashing for exterior doors windows rot below a sliding glass door above. For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes.

White pvc sloped sill pan for door and window installation and flashing complete pack can be cut to fit the opening if needed. Snip out the corners. Additionally the exterior door s perimeter where there is potential for leakage not related to flashing is over twice that of the fully flashed window. This aluminum sill for a sliding glass door was installed over the plywood subfloor of the author s new york offices in the 1970 s.

The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors. The suresill 4 9 16 in. Available wherever you buy your windows it s usually sold in a 50 ft. Install the jamb flashing.

White the suresill 4 9 16 in. Roll of 4 in wide material. Draw the cut and fold marks on each end with the drawing templates. Over and beyond the jamb flashing and over the drip cap if installed.

I then install metal cap flashing over the head flashing tape 3 to conceal the tape. Flashing tape photo 6 is a thick pliable waterproof tape that goes under or over nailing window flanges sill and top flashing and house wrap.