Concrete Siding Metal Flashing

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

Concrete siding metal flashing.

There should be proper clearances to wood siding all around the concrete work leaving the metal flashing visible. 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. Pvc coil stock won t be affected by concrete.

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. Don t settle for flimsy flashing. Flashing materials choices installation details specifications. Follow the directions of the siding manufacturer for.

Our products are professionally designed and built to work as hard as you do. Install the kickout flashing. Kickout flashing installs just like standard step flashing except that half of the kickout flashing hangs over the edge of the roof. Building wall or siding flashing details at horizontal surfaces.

Junction flashing is made of 0 015 primed aluminum with an epoxy backer to protect from corrosion. Contact fbd today 651 462 4700. Jointflash is a safe and economical solution for flashing both fiber cement and wood lap siding. The user friendly polyethylene flashing system is perfect for both residential and commercial siding applications.

Nail j channel for vinyl or metal siding onto the flashing. 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. Wall or siding connection to foundation top porch floors slabs. 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.

It won t rust corrode or react with fiber cement siding like other flashing materials. The slip fit positioning lip insures quick and. Junction flashing belt hanger. 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.

At fbd we use g90 galvanized steel which is stronger and more durable than aluminum.