Diamond Kote Drip Cap & Flashing Installation Instructions

drip cap flashing should be used above all horizontal trims including window and door headers also banned in skirt boards measure and cut the appropriate flashing to length properly integrating flashings into the weather resistive barrier requires slitting the house wrap to continue a shingle fashion installation this helps shed water out and away from the structure secure the flashings make sure that the flashing is sloped correctly so as not to trap or direct water back towards the building seal the slit and the weather resistant barrier with compatible building tape same procedures should be followed for above all horizontal trim boards also above stolen our brick ledges and sill stones sightings should be kept off these flashings 3/8 of an inch per manufacturer's recommendations appropriate kick-out flashing should also always be used at rift wall intersections follow the manufacturer's instructions for details

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Length: 3min 6sec (186 seconds)

Published: Fri Apr 04 2014