When properly installed vycor plus flashing tape reduces the risk of mold and rot development and contributes to energy efficiency.
Flashing over windows and doors.
I then install metal cap flashing over the head flashing tape 3 to conceal the tape.
Draw the cut and fold marks on each end with the drawing templates.
The suresill 4 9 16 in.
The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of 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.
At the window head 2 i run the tape over the jamb and down onto the window face by 1 8 in.
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.
It is recommended for peace of mind against water intrusion and mold.
I lap the flashing tape about 1 4 in.
Available wherever you buy your windows it s usually sold in a 50 ft.
Over window flange and pan flashing and extend above the head flange.
White the suresill 4 9 16 in.
Over and beyond the jamb flashing and over the drip cap if installed.
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.
For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes.
Roll of 4 in wide material.
Install the drip cap under the house wrap and caulk all the critical areas.
If you re siding right against the window.
Fold down the house wrap flap and tape diagonal seams with construction tape.
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.
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.
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.
Snip out the corners.
Onto the side jambs and then over the flange and housewrap.
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.
