Flashing Above Door Vinyl Siding

This first picture is a typical example.

Flashing above door vinyl siding.

On the exterior the pan flashing should lap over the deck or masonry flashing below. Figure 3 27 above pan flashing and threshold details below an entry door. However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding. If the sidewall is stucco or solid wood like ours and you can t open it to get flashing behind it continue the step flashing to the peak of the roof then cover the step flashing with cap flashing.

Using a pry bar you will need to remove a layer of siding from above the window you want to install the drip cap on. 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. Window and door flashing guide 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. Figure 3 26 above flashing details above and below an exterior door.

In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding. It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc. If necessary remove a few pieces of siding nail the undersill then replace the siding. Every once in a while i find where the roofer has installed the roof to wall flashings over the top of the siding instead of being properly counter flashed by the siding.

For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes. Attach the flashing tape above the window and then slip the drip cap into the siding and attach to the tape. Installed this way any rain water that hits the siding above the flashing can run behind it into the roof house structures. Cut the drip cap to the correct size for your window.

Whatever material is used all pans should have a dam on the ends and along the inside edge. If you need two or more pieces of flashing overlap the joints by 4 in. And seal with silicone caulk. Use an old rag to remove any dirt or debris that may be there.