A self adhered head flashing strip should be installed across the top of the doorway and over the drip cap vertical leg.
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Next comes another layer of building wrap installed like the first layer.
The weather resistive barrier wrb material should be installed over the top of the door head flashing material.
Proper installation would have the flashing installed with a slope to drain the water away.
You will want to lap the flashing on the door jambs.
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Install each additional small siding piece in the gap between the garage door and the corner in the same way you installed the first piece.
You will want to use the self stick flash on the side jambs next.
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Gaps around the window or door can create drafts which.
Apply a bead of caulk to the felt and set the window in the caulk.
The flashing will need to overlap the edges of the sill and go down past it by at least one inch.
If siding is already installed on the exterior of the house remove the section above the door so that you can install the flashing directly against the sheathing.
Follow the directions provided by the manufacturer for installing in in the rough opening of the door.
At the top tuck metal drip cap flashing under the siding and on top of the second layer of wrap.
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Install the trim just under the drip cap.