To prevent the relatively thin panels from buckling observe these fitting and nailing rules.
Flashing installation siding.
Keep water out of your home and running down the roof where it belongs with appropriate use of step flashing.
Bent into an l shape.
Step flashing is used to provide a water tight connection where roofing adjoins a vertical juncture.
Flush the end of the flashing length with the wall corner and secure the flashing to the framing with an 8d nail at each wall.
For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes.
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.
Where the step flashing terminates along a sidewall is a common trouble spot for moisture problems.
Nail it to the sidewall or glue it if nailing isn t possible.
Galvanized sheet metal bent at a 90 degree angle i e.
Slip in the flashing.
How to install step flashing under siding.
The best solution is a preformed or custom bent kick out flashing to divert the water away from the siding.
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Install the first length of z flashing.
Install the kickout flashing.
Otherwise dripping water will leave its mark along the siding.
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Begin at either end of the wall and set the level middle section of the z flashing onto the top edge of the siding panel with the wider flange upward and against the wall framing.
Cover with cap flashing.
The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors.
If the kick out and step flashing can t tuck behind the siding screw on cap flashing to cover it then caulk along the top.
Step flashing is used where a roof meets a.
Gap at all ends.
Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing.
