Along the top of the window or door create a top flap.
Flashing existing windows and doors.
Apply flashing tape over the nailing window flanges of the window sides draping it over the sill pan and behind the house wrap at the top.
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We are doing a complete exterior teardown.
On both sides of the window or door trim the wrap close to the window or door flange.
Consult the manufacturer s instructions for the recommended technique for your windows.
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.
Best way to flash an existing window.
Clad door frames are flashed like clad windows see our window flashing illustrations below figures 3 13 figure 3 15 figure 3 16 and solid wood frames are flashed like traditional windows with brickmold figures 3 17 also below.
Spray foam the now exposed cavities from outside.
Flashing at exterior window and door openings shall extend to the surface of the exterior wall finish or to the water resistive barrier for subsequent drainage.
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.
Measure for the leading edge of the flashing to determine how far it ll hang down in front of the window trim.
Then applying the wrap hardie lap siding and trimming the windows doors with 3 1 2 hardie trim planks.
The head flashing is installed under this flap and over the flange.
We are the replace the old shiplap 3 4 sheath with 7 16 osb.
The 2010 california building code section 1405 4 states.
To allow moisture to escape the bottom of the window is not flashed.
The emergency escape window or door shall have a minimum net clear openable area of 5 7 square feet with a minimum net clear height of 24 inches and a minimum net clear width of 20 inches.
Doors are flashed the same as windows on the sides and top and similarly at the sill.
Secure the wrap to the flange with tape or caulk.
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.
Exterior window and door openings.
You could also slice through it with a sharp utility knife.
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It is recommended for peace of mind against water intrusion and mold.
Install side flashing over the wrap.
White pvc sloped sill pan for door and window installation and flashing complete pack can be cut to fit the opening if needed.
