Step Flashing Aluminum Siding

Installing aluminum siding may be the most eye catching home improvement that you can make.

Step flashing aluminum siding.

Aluminum duroflex corrugated step flashing 3 rolls model dat40r 380 00 roll 380 00 roll free delivery. Installing side wall step 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. Longer than the shingle s exposure.

Cover tops of step. 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. Up the wall and 5 in. Inspect the sidewall around and underneath the fascia and inside the house for signs of moisture damage and repair any rotted areas.

If your house has a roof line that extends past a corner of two walls make the first piece of step flashing a corner. Install roofing felt before starting step flashing. Item 831018 model 4916sp 30. This allows each step flashing piece to overlap the piece below.

Run roofing felt up the wall about an inch higher than the wall side. Roof flashing chimney. Wide and 2 in. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.

Over the roof deck. Jamsill guard sill pan flashing 4 5625 in x 40 in plastic step flashing. Step flashings are to be installed one per course. The change can be remarkable and is sure to turn heads and impress your neighbors.

Longer than the shingle s exposure. Next l shaped pieces of metal typically aluminum are placed under each shingle that butts up against the vertical wall. Select 2 to 4 items to compare. Purchase pre cut step flashing of cut your own step flashing pieces to be 10 in.

Nail through flashing into shingle do not extend flashing above top of shingle and. Length to extend 5 in. Bend the 10 in. The roof deck flange of step flashings are to be fastened to the surface of each shingle in a position whereby the next course of shingles will cover up hide the flashing from view.

This layer is called the step flashing. With a little know how and a few simple pieces of equipment this is a task that you can easily accomplish yourself. Here s how to do it right the first time. Cut step flashing pieces to be 10 in.

Wide and 2 in. One side of the l shape lays under the shingle and the other side attaches to the side of the wall.