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Builders may prefer aluminum flashings for visible flashing or areas that need to hold a shape or serve as a drip edge. Light-gauge aluminum flashing provides a continuous barrier of thin sheet metal that stops water from flowing through a joint or angle and into the building envelope.
Fabricate and install better cap flashing for window and door casings and other horizontal trim to block water from leaking into your walls.
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.
17 Ιαν 2023 · Painting aluminum flashing is a quick and easy way to spruce up any home exterior. Here are four tips to help you get the best results: 1. Choose the right paint. Use a high-quality, glossy paint designed for use on metal surfaces. Regular latex paint will not adhere properly to aluminum and will chip and peel over time. 2. Prepare the surface.
Flashing is generally fixed to cladding or other flashing sections using rivets or self-drilling screws. Fasteners close to folded edges generally cause the least distortion. Flashing edges beneath cladding normally only require nominal attachment to battens. Additional fixing may need to be considered in wind-exposed locations (eg. building ...
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.
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.
