Concrete Siding Metal Flashing

Nail j channel for vinyl or metal siding onto the flashing.

Concrete siding metal flashing.

The slip fit positioning lip insures quick and. Install the kickout flashing. 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. Follow the directions of the siding manufacturer for.

James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. 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. These metal flashings should be over a foundation grade rubber membrane. It won t rust corrode or react with fiber cement siding like other flashing materials.

Leave a 1 4 inch gap between the step flashing and wood siding or cement board. 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. At fbd we use g90 galvanized steel which is stronger and more durable than aluminum. Contact fbd today 651 462 4700.

Junction flashing belt hanger. Our products are professionally designed and built to work as hard as you do. Building wall or siding flashing details at horizontal surfaces. There should be proper clearances to wood siding all around the concrete work leaving the metal flashing visible.

Don t settle for flimsy flashing. We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years. Wall or siding connection to foundation top porch floors slabs. The user friendly polyethylene flashing system is perfect for both residential and commercial siding applications.

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. Junction flashing is made of 0 015 primed aluminum with an epoxy backer to protect from corrosion. Pvc coil stock won t be affected by concrete. Flashing materials choices installation details specifications.

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