This does two things it pushes the water a little further out away from the trim the flashing is protecting and it helps stiffen the bottom edge so it stay straight as the metal expands and contracts with temperature.
Window drip edge sizes.
Thd sku 561932.
Drip cap aluminum material.
If it has brick mold apply a continuous bead of caulk around the opening.
Window cap 5504900120 the home depot.
Amerimax home products 1 1 4 in.
Amerimax home products 8 ft.
Cmi 2 in x 10 ft white galvanized steel drip edge.
The drip leg is at least 3 4 in.
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One leg of the l goes over the window or door brick mold while the other lies behind the siding that will go above.
Drip edge profile types.
If it has a nailing fin apply the caulk to the back of the fin.
Sloped design for good drainage.
Galvanized steel drip edge flashing in brown.
Amerimax home products window cap protects doors and windows against water damage.
Outward kick along the bottom.
Cut a length of drip edge to fit over the top of the window then slide it between the siding and the building paper.
Install over doors and windows on top of brick mold and behind exterior wall sheathing.
Gibraltar building products 2 in.
Installs with aluminum nails under siding for durability.
And i include a 1 4 in.
When used as a drip edge it should be a minimum of 0 69 mm or 20 ounces.