Flashing Aluminum Siding

It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc.

Flashing aluminum siding.

However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding. Install roofing felt before starting step flashing. For pricing and availability. Flashing helps prevent any moisture which can collect due to condensation or small gaps in the siding that flows downward from infiltrating behind the house wrap where it can do damage.

Run roofing felt up the wall about an inch higher than the wall side. Item 3807 model 5504900120. Kickout flashing installs just like standard step flashing except that half of the kickout flashing hangs over the edge of the roof. Install the kickout flashing.

In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding. Run the l shaped flashing up under the bottom row of siding so that it tucks under the final bottom row and on top of the wall and on top of the last row of bricks before you cap it with the cap. Union corrugating 14 in x 10 ft aluminum roll flashing. Depending on the reveal of your siding the flashing length will be inch less than the reveal.

Aluminum siding manufacturers we carry. Window and door cap 1 25 in x 120 in x 1 56 in aluminum z flashing. The manufacturers listed above are not available at all locations. The solution to rotting sidewalls is a small piece of bent metal called a kickout flashing at roofing suppliers which simply directs all that water away from the wall.

Union corrugating 14 in x 50 ft aluminum roll flashing. A better way is using simple extruded aluminum inside corner w flashing that will prevent water intrusion and last as long as fiber cement siding.