Vinyl Siding Window Flashing

Amerimax home products window cap protects doors and windows against water damage.

Vinyl siding window flashing.

Behind the window casing undersill trim secures the cut vinyl panel under a window. To push water to the outside builder s felt and flashing membrane direct water past the nailing hem of the first full panel below the window. For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes with the window or door. Window cap 5504900120 the home depot.

Now any water that runs inside the j channels will come out on top of the siding and out the weep holes designed for this purpose. Make sure that the flashing on the vertical sides of the. When notching panel at bottom of window leave 1 4 in. Amerimax home products 1 1 4 in.

Compare 3 more. Make sure it laps over the bottom flashing at least 2 in. Ensure that the flashing along the bottom of the window overlaps the nailing hem of the last complete course of siding beneath the window. Installs with aluminum nails under siding for durability.

Expansion space all around. Since you are working with a vinyl siding around the window you will want to be using drip cap flashing over the window or over a top trim that is installed you will have to measure the width of the window to make sure that you get the correct size drip cap. And extends 2 in. 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.

Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim around a new or old window. Above the window s top. Novik noviktrim vinyl siding trim j channel gray black blend 1 in x 75 25 in. Cut a piece of flashing out of felt paper and install it at the bottom corners of the windows before you install the side j channels.

Apply a minimum of 9 229mm wide horizontal sill flashing level with the bottom edge of the existing window by pressing the flashing into the sealant bead at its top edge. Fasten the sill flashing at the bottom and side edges fig. For pricing and availability. Overlap the flashing onto the row of siding just below the window.

Georgia pacific j channel clay 0 625 in x 150 in vinyl siding trim. Consult the manufacturer s instructions for the recommended technique for your windows. Cut the sill flashing long enough to extend a minimum of 9 229mm beyond each jamb.