Flashing Existing Windows And Doors

Exterior window and door openings.

Flashing existing windows and doors. Flashing at exterior window and door openings shall extend to the surface of the exterior wall finish or to the water resistive barrier for subsequent drainage. Measure for the leading edge of the flashing to determine how far it ll hang down in front of the window trim. Install side flashing over the wrap. The suresill 4 9 16 in.

White the suresill 4 9 16 in. Flashing tape photo 6 is a thick pliable waterproof tape that goes under or over nailing window flanges sill and top flashing and house wrap. For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes with the window or door. We are the replace the old shiplap 3 4 sheath with 7 16 osb.

The emergency escape window or door shall have a minimum net clear openable area of 5 7 square feet with a minimum net clear height of 24 inches and a minimum net clear width of 20 inches. The 2010 california building code section 1405 4 states. We are doing a complete exterior teardown. Consult the manufacturer s instructions for the recommended technique for your windows.

White pvc sloped sill pan for door and window installation and flashing complete pack can be cut to fit the opening if needed. Cut a piece of 8 inch wide aluminum flashing to length using aviation snips. The head flashing is installed under this flap and over the flange. It is recommended for peace of mind against water intrusion and mold.

Clad door frames are flashed like clad windows see our window flashing illustrations below figures 3 13 figure 3 15 figure 3 16 and solid wood frames are flashed like traditional windows with brickmold figures 3 17 also below. Secure the wrap to the flange with tape or caulk. The emergency escape window or door shall be operable from the inside to provide a full clear opening without the use of separate tools. Spray foam the now exposed cavities from outside.

Apply more flashing tape at the top. Apply flashing tape over the nailing window flanges of the window sides draping it over the sill pan and behind the house wrap at the top. Then applying the wrap hardie lap siding and trimming the windows doors with 3 1 2 hardie trim planks. On both sides of the window or door trim the wrap close to the window or door flange.

Best way to flash an existing window. 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. Doors are flashed the same as windows on the sides and top and similarly at the sill.