How To Do Siding Around Window Flashing

Attach the flashing tape above the window and then slip the drip cap into the siding and attach to the tape.

How to do siding around window flashing.

Use an old rag to remove any dirt or debris that may be there. Cutting and installing the siding 1. The first half of window flashing occurs when you or your builder preps the rough opening for the window s installation. Next comes another layer of building wrap installed like the first layer.

Cut the drip cap to the correct size for your window. Place the piece of siding to be installed under the window along the bottom edge and hold it where it will be located. The second half of window flashing occurs once the window unit is secured and squared within the rough. Flashing around the windows and having a seamless house wrap can prevent this moisture penetration.

Install the trim just under the drip cap. Window flashing is installed at the same time as the window unit. Lock the notched. The rot and mold damage occurs when water gets behind the siding or window well.

Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim around a new or old window. Apply a bead of caulk to the felt and set the window in the caulk. Nail it to the sidewall or glue it if nailing isn t possible. All nail holes were set and filled.

Care was taken not to nail to close to the window edge and into the lead flashing. At the top tuck metal drip cap flashing under the siding and on top of the second layer of wrap. Using a hammer nail the cap into the siding. Typically flashing a window is a two part process.

Slip in the flashing lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing. Inspect the sidewall around and underneath the fascia and inside the house for signs of moisture damage and repair any rotted areas. Quality caulking installed in all vertical joints and around the window.