Siding Corner Flashing

Prepare windows and install accessories.

Siding corner flashing. When it comes to flashing siding corners many builders simply use a 1x wood corner. Compare click to add item 10 residential steel siding corner base to the compare list. This aluminum trim is a great choice for siding corners lightweight yet durable. A simple approach that works well is to add a spline of asphalt.

Siding corner is primed white and has a wood grain surface. Use a felt paper spline wrapped around the corner and extending 6 inches beyond the corner board to protect the joints where the siding meets the corner boards see figure 1 5 at left. Use overlapping 1x4s or 1x6s at outside corners or use 5 4 stock for a heavier look. With this type of backup protection and the siding end grain well sealed it is not necessary to caulk the siding joints.

Building corners are prone to water leakage due to wind exposure and shrinkage of the corner boards. Click to add item 10 residential steel siding dormer flashing to the compare list. Inside corner w flashing. Before the siding itself can be hung a number of accessories must be installed first including starter strips corner posts window flashing trim and j channels over the roof lines and around openings.

Add to list click to add item 10 residential steel siding corner base to your list. Building siding flashing finish details for building corners. Edge strip for corners.