Add Flashing Around Replacement Window Where Siding Has Been Removed

If the shingle already has flashing on it the kickout flashing has to slip beneath it and you ll have to loosen or remove siding to do this.

Add flashing around replacement window where siding has been removed.

In a remodeling job apply self adhesive flashing strips in this order. After you have placed the flashing and waterproofing you will need to butt the siding up to the edges of the window. If you re siding right against the window. If possible you can simply remount the.

Tape the flap from step 2 over the flashing. Add felt if needed before nailing the new wood on and prime the new wood on all four sides before installing it. This isn t so critical if the water from the shower will not be spraying on the window. To allow moisture to escape the bottom of the window is not flashed.

Once the flashing has been addressed the tile around the window is mostly cosmetic but does act as an additional physical barrier. Remove the pieces of vinyl siding from around the window area. Extract nails keeping the vinyl pieces in place in order to prepare vinyl pieces to be removed. Secure the wrap to the flange with tape or caulk.

Next apply strips of 4 in. Because of this you have many options for how you install the tile around it. Use a siding removal tool. Add building paper which should extend behind the window s nailing fin.

Once the siding has been removed you will need to inspect the paper and flashing behind it to ensure that it has not suffered any water damage. On both sides of the window or door trim the wrap close to the window or door flange. Install the siding around the window. Flashing tape over the exposed face of the installed strips sticky side to sticky side and also to the sheathing.

Also make sure that the flashing along all sides of the window is adequate. Cut the tape to length with a utility knife and peel a little bit of the backing free and stick it to the top of the window. Because the vinyl siding on the exterior of the window does not provide a 100 waterproof barrier it s important to also install building paper and flashing to avoid water getting in and rotting the wood beneath the window. Slide a putty knife behind the flashing tape and use it to press the adhesive side of the tape onto the back side of the casing.

Look for any holes that need to be patched and make sure that the building paper extends behind the window s nailing fin. Install side flashing over the wrap. But if you plan to surround the window with trim choose 9 in wide flashing to protect behind the seam between the trim and the siding. Do not cut the vinyl off.

Install head flashing and extend out 3 4 inch to each side. Along the bottom then the sides then the top. Install the kickout flashing underneath the first shingle photo 1.