Window Flashing Aluminum Siding

Window flashing is arranged in a manner that directs water down and away from the structure.

Window flashing aluminum siding.

The second half of window flashing occurs once the window unit is secured and squared within the rough. Get free shipping on qualified aluminum siding trim or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. The first half of window flashing occurs when you or your builder preps the rough opening for the window s installation. It is key to preventing water intrusion.

For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes. Window flashing is a thin continuous piece of material that is installed to prevent water from getting into a structure from an angle or joint near windows. Ash gray 1550315 65 menards sku. Be sure to add the thickness of the siding to the window s height when framing the rough opening.

After wrapping the opening we nail a piece of siding along the rough sill with 13 4 in. Beveled siding creates a sloped sill. 10 ash gray residential steel siding door window flashing model number. 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.

Kaycan can provide wide range of shapes sizes of natural aluminum galvanized steel accessories to protect any challenging application. Window flashing is installed at the same time as the window unit. Window and door cap 1 25 in x 120 in x 1 56 in aluminum z flashing. Item 3807 model 5504900120.

Install the siding around the window. Self adhesive flashing tape goes on next. The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors.