Flashing Under Vinyl Siding

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.

Flashing under vinyl siding. It is used to protect the horizontal joints between sheets of siding from water infiltration. Run the l shaped flashing up under the bottom row of siding so that it tucks under the final bottom row and on top of the wall and on top of the last row of bricks before you cap it with the cap. Once you are finished you can re attach the siding and caulk the edges allowing that to dry for another 24 hours. Step 4 install the adhesive.

A building inspector we talked to said that incorrectly installed ledgers are the main cause of problems in do it yourself decks because the ledger may pull loose from the house. You can use self adhesive flashing strips along both sides and the bottom. In terms of materials you will need. On a wall to be covered with wood cement board vinyl or metal.

Here s why the metal flashing is so important in your case. It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc. Lengths of j channel flashing building paper corrosion resistant nails and enough vinyl siding to cover your home. Flashing is a strip of metal usually aluminum about 8 inches long and bent at 90 degrees with each side at least 5 inches wide.

You have to think about how roof shingles or feathers on a duck work to get a good understanding. 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 photo 2. In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding. However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding.

You will also need vinyl corners and trim for windows and doors as well as a termination trim for where you meet other surfaces such as soffits and masonry work. Once you have the top finished with the drip cap you are able to get the sides. When the vinyl siding rests on top of these boards a piece of flashing is needed to create a leak proof conversion between the first piece of vinyl siding and the horizontal fascia board. Galvanized steel z flashing is made from 28 gauge galvanized steel.

Before you attach them you will want to make sure the area is completely clean and dry so they stick as well as possible. Apply the sealant and let it dry for 24 to 48 hours. Then lag screw the ledger to the house using the fastener pattern approved in your plan. The seat dimension 3 8 in corresponds to the siding thickness.

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. Consult the manufacturer s instructions for the recommended technique for your windows.