Flashing Against Existing Panel Siding

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.

Flashing against existing panel siding.

I use a wide piece of flexible flashing tape to protect the area between the subfascia and the wall. 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. Flashing materials choices installation details specifications. 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. Imo and that is all it is. Since newer installation guidelines do not recommend caulking this joint but instead recommend leaving a small gap and flashing behind the ends of the siding i think it is more prudent to add flashings when it is possible to do so. Install the flashing before you finish the top of the brick wall as the flashing must go behind the siding as well as behind and under the top row of bricks that angle outward to cover the top.

This aritcle describes the cause repair and prevention of leaks rot damage at a wood framed wall that was not properly flashed and sealed at the wall bottom. Cover with cap flashing. Install the first length of z flashing. I cut the tape so that it laps onto the housewrap above and 3 in.

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. Using a metal j flashing between these types of transitions provides a barrier between siding and transitions that protects against water intrusion. Slip in the flashing. 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 stud.

Flexible flashing tape seals the eave to the wall. Above the roof sheathing. The only way is to cut a groove in the siding and flash the roof wall intersection. Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing.

Nail it to the sidewall or glue it if nailing isn t possible. Once the flexible flashing is set i apply a piece of housewrap along the wall where the fascia meets it. It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc. Building wall or siding flashing details at horizontal surfaces.

But the j cap also creates a consistent line.