Slip in the flashing.
Installation of step flashing behind lap siding.
Wide and 2 in.
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.
Riley shows his way the only way how to install step flashing.
Length to extend 5 in.
In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding.
Install the step flashing before running the first row of shingles install a piece of step flashing along the sidewall so that it sits tightly against the roof.
Riley says most roofers use.
Make sure that you leave a quarter of an inch gap between cement board or wood siding and step flashing.
However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding.
Align the step flashing with the leading edge of the starter course and nail it in place using one nail in the upper corner.
Riley explains its easy to do when it comes to new construction.
This has proven problematic over time as caulking the joint results in unsightly surface appearances due to the different textures as well as resulted.
James hardie recommends 6 inch wide flashing that overlaps the course below by 1 inch.
Alternatively use j channel nails for vinyl.
Leave a 1 4 inch gap between the step flashing and wood siding or cement board.
Nail the metal siding onto flashing by following siding manufacturer directions for material installation.
Install step flashing with minimum 4 inch 102 mm upper leg.
Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing.
The roofing felt should be installed before you start tin.
A common problem with cement board siding products and some other types of horizontal lap siding is that older installation guidelines called for caulking the joint instead of flashing the joint.
Cut step flashing pieces to be 10 in.
Step flashings are quite often improperly installed on the exterior of siding.
Flashing behind butt joints is an effective low maintenance way to comply with building code and help protect against water intrusion.
Bend the 10 in.
Install siding on the walls down to the flashing.
It is a good idea to use a harness so that less hazard appears.
Do not extend the siding or trim into the kick out flashing or gutter.
Longer than the shingle s exposure.
Cover with cap flashing.
It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc.
Use housewrap flashing tape z flashing or other items as needed to maintain the counterflashing principle.
However some local building codes may require different size flashing.
Properly integrate flashing with the secondary water resistant barrier.
Nail j channel for vinyl or metal siding onto the flashing.
Make sure that you remain cautious when you are on the roof.
