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Door & window flashing & sealing: This article describes the proper flashing details for exterior doors to avoid air leaks, rot, decay, and energy losses at doors.
19 Μαρ 2024 · Drip-Cap Flashing. The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors. If you have vinyl- or metal-flanged windows, for instance, you can install drip-cap flashing over the window itself or over a trim piece that you install.
This collection of articles and videos will help you find the materials and construction details you need for a leak-free installation of doors, windows, siding, and more. Flashing is crucial to a house’s weather resistance and long-term durability.
Fabricate and install better cap flashing for window and door casings and other horizontal trim to block water from leaking into your walls.
15 Ιαν 2024 · A drip edge is an angled metal flashing installed over the roof decking and fascia board. Its purpose is to redirect any water from the fascia into the gutters. If you don’t have a drip edge flashing, your basement, porch, siding, eaves, or roof decking can get damaged from excess water.
Aluminum is the most common material for window cap flashing and other wall flashings in the US because it is inexpensive and works pretty well in typical conditions. Use minimum .019 in. stock — the heavier the aluminum the better — and prefinished aluminum will hold up better than “mill” finish.
Drip Cap Design and Installation. The lowly drip cap needs to be taken more seriously to prevent leaks and rot. By Mike Guertin. Early in my building career we ordered the stock uncoated aluminum drip caps from our local building materials supplier to install over window and door head trim and skirt boards / band boards.
