Siding Flashing Alongside Windows

Use an old rag to remove any dirt or debris that may be there.

Siding flashing alongside windows.

Place the piece of siding to be installed under the window along the bottom edge and hold it where it will be located. They lap the siding but are hidden by the next piece of siding install a 14 piece of flashing across. Flashing is crucial to a house s weather resistance and long term durability. Attach the flashing tape above the window and then slip the drip cap into the siding and attach to the tape.

Siding that is flashing alongside windows is commonly called the trim. 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. Cut the drip cap to the correct size for your window. Using a pry bar you will need to remove a layer of siding from above the window you want to install the drip cap on.

Use house wrap first then wrap the windows with plastic or one of the bitumin products. However it also can be called molding or pvc. Just let all the bottom wraps flap in the wind until some do the same with the metal flashing. Unfortunately it is often overlooked and.

Cutting and installing the siding 1. Lock the notched.