Concrete Siding Metal Flashing

Leave a 1 4 inch gap between the step flashing and wood siding or cement board.

Concrete siding metal flashing.

There should be proper clearances to wood siding all around the concrete work leaving the metal flashing visible. The slip fit positioning lip insures quick and. This would be considered best practice we should think of these house components as being below grade because in a very real sense they are. It won t rust corrode or react with fiber cement siding like other flashing materials.

In the old days this flashing would have been done with sheet metal but the alkaline nature of concrete can accelerate corrosion of metals like galvanized steel and aluminum. At fbd we use g90 galvanized steel which is stronger and more durable than aluminum. The solution to rotting sidewalls is a small piece of bent metal called a kickout flashing at roofing suppliers which simply directs all that water away from the wall. Kickout flashing installs just like standard step flashing except that half of the kickout flashing hangs over the edge of the roof.

The user friendly polyethylene flashing system is perfect for both residential and commercial siding applications. Wall or siding connection to foundation top porch floors slabs. Don t settle for flimsy flashing. Follow the directions of the siding manufacturer for.

Today s metal flashing even comes pre finished to match the color of the siding for a professional cohesive look that will protect the siding as well as builders reputations. Install the kickout flashing. Our products are professionally designed and built to work as hard as you do. Contact fbd today 651 462 4700.

Junction flashing is made of 0 015 primed aluminum with an epoxy backer to protect from corrosion. Junction flashing belt hanger. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. Junction flashing is manufactured specifically for fiber cement siding as a weather resistant barrier.

Nail j channel for vinyl or metal siding onto the flashing. These metal flashings should be over a foundation grade rubber membrane. This aritcle describes the cause repair and prevention of leaks rot damage at a wood framed wall that was not properly flashed and sealed at the wall bottom. Flashing materials choices installation details specifications.

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