Far too many homeowners have window flashing tape installed improperly or not at all and this causes a lot of problems.
Window tape for siding.
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.
Adheres to vinyl plywood osb foam metal aluminum and masonry.
Leave the bottom flange tape free.
Once the top piece is in place fold down the housewrap tab.
The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors.
Protecto wrap 6 in.
Roll of 4 in wide material.
If you don t want to mess with housewrap and tape around the windows consider using one of new liquid flashing products which you can read about at this link.
Tape along the bottom of the flap and at the corners with housewrap tape.
While it may seem like a tedious and minor step while installing a new window or replacing siding it s crucial you get it right.
The window is now ready for casing and siding.
If you re siding right against the 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.
For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes.
Roll tape over the top flange letting it run past the side pieces by 2 in.
Available wherever you buy your windows it s usually sold in a 50 ft.
If you are like most people you have no idea what window flashing tape is let alone how to install window flashing tape.