Concrete Siding Metal Flashing

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Concrete siding metal flashing.

Follow the directions of the siding manufacturer for. There should be proper clearances to wood siding all around the concrete work leaving the metal flashing visible. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. It won t rust corrode or react with fiber cement siding like other flashing materials.

Pvc coil stock won t be affected by concrete. Jointflash is a safe and economical solution for flashing both fiber cement and wood lap siding. Nail j channel for vinyl or metal siding onto the flashing. 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.

The slip fit positioning lip insures quick and. Building wall or siding flashing details at horizontal surfaces. Wall or siding connection to foundation top porch floors slabs. 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.

Install the kickout flashing. Junction flashing is manufactured specifically for fiber cement siding as a weather resistant barrier. 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. 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.

Contact fbd today 651 462 4700. Junction flashing is made of 0 015 primed aluminum with an epoxy backer to protect from corrosion. 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. At fbd we use g90 galvanized steel which is stronger and more durable than aluminum.

Our products are professionally designed and built to work as hard as you do. Flashing materials choices installation details specifications. The user friendly polyethylene flashing system is perfect for both residential and commercial siding applications. Leave a 1 4 inch gap between the step flashing and wood siding or cement board.

Kickout flashing installs just like standard step flashing except that half of the kickout flashing hangs over the edge of the roof.