Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger.
Flashing behind siding.
This will ensure water doesn t infiltrate behind the flashing.
It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc.
Slip flashing under siding.
Even though a hive nestled inside the wood aluminum or vinyl siding is hard to actually reach these are in fact some of the easiest and safest types of nests to get rid of because they require no contact.
Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board.
When it comes to flashing siding corners many builders simply use a 1x wood corner.
Position the flashing lengths as defined in step 2 overlapping the ends a minimum of 2 inches onto the previous flashing piece and securing the flashing with 8d nails at each wall stud.
Snap a chalk line cut out the siding and tack up the ledger board.
However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding.
Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and.
In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding.
Therefore the upper piece of wrap or flashing should always overlap any lower pieces.
And when those corners.
Continue installing the z flashing at the top edge of the siding panels across the full length of wall.
Note that the flashing does not go up high enough to hit the underlying nail but is still high enough to end up behind the next row of overlying siding.
Slip the siding up and around the door.
Inside corner w flashing.
When slipping the flashing under the siding be sure to slide the flashing to the left or right of the ledger by at least 2.
Slip flashing under siding.
Even if the roof has been properly flashed against the sidewall this one hasn t water can still run down the side of the house and behind the siding causing rot.
But unlike fiber cement siding wood is almost sure to rot.
I made this video this morning and i hope it help explain the flashing wall detail where the siding meets the roof.
Common places for bees to hide and build nests include overhangs cracks window frames shutters door frames and underneath the siding.
Cut the z flashing as needed using metal snips or a.
