Flashing Over Windows And Doors

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.

Flashing over windows and doors. It is recommended for peace of mind against water intrusion and mold. At the window head 2 i run the tape over the jamb and down onto the window face by 1 8 in. I then install metal cap flashing over the head flashing tape 3 to conceal the tape. Install the jamb flashing.

Over window flange and pan flashing and extend above the head flange. I lap the flashing tape about 1 4 in. The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors. If you re siding right against the window.

Over and beyond the jamb flashing and over the drip cap if installed. 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. White the suresill 4 9 16 in. Install the head flashing.

White pvc sloped sill pan for door and window installation and flashing complete pack can be cut to fit the opening if needed. Install the drip cap under the house wrap and caulk all the critical areas. 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. Available wherever you buy your windows it s usually sold in a 50 ft.

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. 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. Fold down the house wrap flap and tape diagonal seams with construction tape. Vycor plus high performance self adhered flashing provides premium vycor plus high performance self adhered flashing provides premium protection against water infiltration in critical details such as windows and doors.

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. When properly installed vycor plus flashing tape reduces the risk of mold and rot development and contributes to energy efficiency. Roll of 4 in wide material. For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes.

Draw the cut and fold marks on each end with the drawing templates. Snip out the corners.