Window Drip Edge

A two inch rear flange is provided.

Window drip edge.

Certainteed overview on installing drip cap over doors and windows. Window door drip edge shall be plastic components inc. Outward kick along the bottom. 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.

Next comes another layer of building wrap installed like the first layer. The key to success with any flashing detail is to follow the shingle principle with upper layers of waterproofing materials overlapping lower layers shedding water to the building exterior. At the top tuck metal drip cap flashing under the siding and on top of the second layer of wrap. Amerimax 1 5 in x 10 ft unpainted galvanized galvanized steel drip edge.

The amwde150 25 is available in tan. Amico window door drip edge is used to provide added protection for system edges at the top of windows and doors. Window door drip edge. Apply a bead of caulk to the felt and set the window in the caulk.

The drip leg is at least 3 4 in. And i include a 1 4 in. Window door drip edge application. Cut the drip cap you have purchased to a length slightly longer than the window you are protecting.

Window or door drip edge with 2 51 mm back flange. For best protection add a metal drip cap at the top of the window caulked directly to sheathing. Sloped front edge allows moisture to shed down. Secure cap to siding.

Install the trim just under the drip cap. Just about the window apply flashing tape then slide the drip cap against the flashing tape and under the siding above it. This product has a drip edge which helps direct water away from the building. Next secure the drip cap to your siding using galvanized nails.