Slip in the flashing.
Installation of step flashing behind lap siding.
Extra things to remember when installing step flashing.
In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding.
Cut step flashing pieces to be 10 in.
Riley says most roofers use.
Riley explains its easy to do when it comes to new construction.
Longer than the shingle s exposure.
Length to extend 5 in.
Align the step flashing with the leading edge of the starter course and nail it in place using one nail in the upper corner.
It is a good idea to use a harness so that less hazard appears.
Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing.
Make sure that you leave a quarter of an inch gap between cement board or wood siding and step flashing.
Properly integrate flashing with the secondary water resistant barrier.
This allows each step flashing piece to overlap the piece below.
Step flashings are quite often improperly installed on the exterior of siding.
Wide and 2 in.
If the kick out and step flashing can t tuck behind the siding screw on cap flashing to cover it then caulk along the top.
Riley shows his way the only way how to install step flashing.
Nail the metal siding onto flashing by following siding manufacturer directions for material installation.
Bend the 10 in.
However some local building codes may require different size flashing.
James hardie recommends 6 inch wide flashing that overlaps the course below by 1 inch.
The roofing felt should be installed before you start tin.
Install step flashing with minimum 4 inch 102 mm upper leg.
Nail j channel for vinyl or metal siding onto the flashing.
Install siding on the walls down to the flashing.
A common problem with cement board siding products and some other types of horizontal lap siding is that older installation guidelines called for caulking the joint instead of flashing the joint.
Flashing behind butt joints is an effective low maintenance way to comply with building code and help protect against water intrusion.
Nail it to the sidewall or glue it if nailing isn t possible.
Leave a 1 4 inch gap between the step flashing and wood siding or cement board.
Alternatively use j channel nails for vinyl.
Make sure that you remain cautious when you are on the roof.
Do not extend the siding or trim into the kick out flashing or gutter.
Use housewrap flashing tape z flashing or other items as needed to maintain the counterflashing principle.
Install the step flashing before running the first row of shingles install a piece of step flashing along the sidewall so that it sits tightly against the roof.
However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding.
