Do not extend the siding or trim into the kick out flashing or gutter.
Installation of step flashing behind lap siding.
It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc.
Make sure that you remain cautious when you are on the roof.
Riley says most roofers use.
Longer than the shingle s exposure.
Nail it to the sidewall or glue it if nailing isn t possible.
This allows each step flashing piece to overlap the piece below.
Nail j channel for vinyl or metal siding onto the flashing.
Nail the metal siding onto flashing by following siding manufacturer directions for material installation.
Flashing behind butt joints is an effective low maintenance way to comply with building code and help protect against water intrusion.
Install the step flashing before running the first row of shingles install a piece of step flashing along the sidewall so that it sits tightly against the roof.
Step flashings are quite often improperly installed on the exterior of siding.
Riley shows his way the only way how to install step flashing.
Cut step flashing pieces to be 10 in.
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.
Wide and 2 in.
In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding.
Use housewrap flashing tape z flashing or other items as needed to maintain the counterflashing principle.
Cover with cap flashing.
The roofing felt should be installed before you start tin.
However some local building codes may require different size flashing.
Align the step flashing with the leading edge of the starter course and nail it in place using one nail in the upper corner.
However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding.
Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing.
Length to extend 5 in.
It is a good idea to use a harness so that less hazard appears.
Extra things to remember when installing step flashing.
James hardie recommends 6 inch wide flashing that overlaps the course below by 1 inch.
Alternatively use j channel nails for vinyl.
Make sure that you leave a quarter of an inch gap between cement board or wood siding and 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.
Slip in the flashing.
Install step flashing with minimum 4 inch 102 mm upper leg.
Bend the 10 in.
Install siding on the walls down to the flashing.
Leave a 1 4 inch gap between the step flashing and wood siding or cement board.
