Detail For Flashing Windows With Vinyl Siding

Follow these simple steps to help the installation process go smoothly.

Detail for flashing windows with vinyl siding.

Additionally the metal head flashing tucks behind the tar paper and over the window top or flashing tape is used to seal tar paper to the window s nailing fin. Block frame design vinyl windows and doors manufactured by pella can be used in the following replacement methods. And extends 2 in. Protect the top of the window flashing with overlapping wrap.

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. After wrapping the opening we nail a piece of siding along the rough sill with 13 4 in. Above the window s top.

Inspect the flashing and building wrap around the window. Leave a gap 1 4 between the window flashing and bottom edge of siding to prevent capillary suction. Splines must direct water over underlying house wrap. Encompass by pella vinyl window products are intended only for use less than 40 feet above ground level.

Materials that are in poor condition may be difficult or impossible to seal to. Nail off the window. The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors. Install flashing next to the window.

Wide vinyl siding flashing under the window s nailing fin. 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. Behind the window casing undersill trim secures the cut vinyl panel under a window. Integrate the window and door flashing tape into the wall system.

Make sure it laps over the bottom flashing at least 2 in. Double overlap house wrap around nailing fins of vinyl or clad windows. Self adhesive flashing tape goes on next. Protect your windows vinyl siding with flashing.

Beveled siding creates a sloped sill. Step 1 prepare.