Cedar Siding Corner Flashing

Some leaks slowly compromise the structural integrity of a building.

Cedar siding corner flashing.

Some manufacturers do not require the metal flashing therefore we caulk the butt joint to keep the pieces together and also prevent moisture. The purpose of flashing window and door headers is to intercept water behind the siding and direct it to the outside and to redirect water flowing down the face of the wall to flow away from the wall opening. Face width 1 3 4 per side at the bottom tapering to 1 1 4 at the top. Fiber cement boards are caulked only when there is no metal flashing behind them.

The 122 series corners are also available in copper or stainless steel by special order only and available in a wide variety of lengths and flange widths to cover most styles of wood siding. 122 series corners are designed primarily for wood siding. Trim boards wood windows. Flashing must be overlapped by the moisture barrier.

Box model ehd0810336 116 98 box 116 98 box free delivery. Add to list click to add item 3 4 x 10 red cedar bevel siding to your list. Not all leaks result in water dripping on the carpets of nervous clients. Use overlapping 1x4s or 1x6s at outside corners or use 5 4 stock for a heavier look.

Moisture can accumulate behind the siding as a result of. Flashing should be made from a corrosion resistant material such as galvanized steel or aluminum. Flashing should be made from a non corrosive material and should extend a minimum of 2 vertically up the wall. Dog ears will be cut on both sides approximately inch from the bottom and then folded to create a stop that will locate itself on the top of the underlying row of siding but not be so long that it will run into the nails that hold the siding of the row being flashed.

Rain penetration through the siding. Shakertown craftsman 8 1 4 in. Building siding flashing finish details for building corners. In general corners of buildings experience the greatest effects of wind pressure.

Rip off the corner boards of enough old houses and you will see your share of rotting corner posts. However the use of copper where rainwater has first traversed exposed cedar siding can cause deteriora tion of the flashing. Compare click to add item 3 4 x 10 red cedar bevel siding to the compare list. Copper flashing may be used above exposed cedar siding.

We only caulk butt joints on cedar siding if previously caulked. Use a felt paper spline wrapped around the corner and extending 6 inches beyond the corner board to protect the joints where the siding meets the corner boards see figure 1 5 at left. Click to add item 3 4 x 10 red cedar bevel siding to the compare list. Depending on the reveal of your siding the flashing length will be inch less than the reveal.

Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Cedar shingle siding must never rest on the horizontal surface of flashing. Otherwise it is possible for water to wick up the shingles and into the wall. Leave a gap 1 4 between the window flashing and bottom edge of siding to prevent capillary suction.