Siding Flashing Details

Flashing options in the past when customers purchased roofing and siding from us they manufactured flashings themselves or outsourced them to third parties.

Siding flashing details. Refer to the details in this book for the proper location of fasteners and sealants. Gravity is the driving force behind drainage. To view more details about our metal flashings you can contact a corrugated metals representative at 1 800 621 5617. Building siding flashing finish details for building corners use overlapping 1x4s or 1x6s at outside corners or use 5 4 stock for a heavier look.

Flashing intercepts and directs the flow of water away from the building to designed drainage paths. If you need a special trim please furnish a drawing of the desired shape in. As a homeowner you will work with a contractor who will facilitate the installation of your james hardie siding trim soffit wrap and flashing products including products with colorplus technology. Beyond the corner boards.

James hardie offers an array of siding products. Important details include the type and condition of the window with or without a nailing flange sheathing housewrap siding type and original window flashing. Instantly access installation info technical bulletins sds sheets more. With this type of backup protection and the siding end grain well sealed it is not necessary to caulk the siding joints.

Custom trims are available to meet your specific design needs. Before installing siding make sure that flashings are installed to prevent moisture from entering wall and roof spaces. Click to enlarge protect corner boards with durable felt splines that extend 6 in. The flashings and trims shown in this book are standard parts.

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. Low flashing laps to face away from wind driven rain. See window flashing for details.