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A liquid-applied water barrier covers the walls, serving as a drainage plane, air and vapor barrier, and secondary window flashing beneath the rigid foam that will be installed next.
A paint-on flashing is used around the windows and doors for seamless water protection.
A piece of siding is used as sill extension and to provide slope in the opening for the window, which is deeper because exterior rigid foam has been added
Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and housewrap
Before installing the windows, the window rough openings are sealed with a liquid-applied flashing that provides a seamless moisture and air barrier to protect the wall from water intrusion.
Clean taping areas and install 3" tape on vertical joint of upper insulation overlapping the horizontal joint
Continuous L-metal flashing integrated with underlayment at roof-wall intersections
Duct/pipe penetration with metal cap flashing and wood blocking for trim attachment
Existing wall-to-lower roof transition retrofitted with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding
Existing wall-to-lower roof transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave
Existing wall-to-lower roof with attic transition with a new strip of fully adhered air control transition membrane, new step flashing, new roof underlayment, and new cladding – view from eave
Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system
Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system
Flashing at bottom of exterior walls with weep holes included for masonry veneer and weep screed for stucco cladding systems, or equivalent drainage system
Furring strips provide drainage gap behind lap siding; screen is added at bottom and top to prevent entry of insects and wildfire embers.
Heavy metal flashing protects the deck timbers and separates them from the wall at the wall-deck connection which is vulnerable to both ember entrapment and water damage.
Improper flashing can allow rain water into walls, causing significant damage
Install shingle starter strip then kick-out diverter; attach to roof deck but not sidewall
Metal cap flashing is installed over the roof parapet and extends down over the roofing membrane
Place first shingle and next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter
Plan view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
Plan view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall
Right - A second layer of flashing tape is applied over the EPDM gasket and first layer of tape at sides and top around the duct; 14 of 14.
Right - After installing the EPDM gasket around the HRV duct, first the lower edge, then the sides of the gasket are taped; 11 of 14.
Right - After installing the EPDM gasket around the HRV duct, first the lower edge, then the sides, then the top of the gasket are taped; 12 of 14.
Right - After installing the EPDM gasket around the HRV duct, the lower edge of the gasket is taped first before taping the other edges of the gasket; 10 of 14.
Right - Corners of window are protected with draining house wrap that laps onto the sides of the window trim, paint-on flashing at window trim corners, and self-adhered flashing to reinforce corners.
Right - Counterflashing tops a layer of step flashing which comes down above the asphalt shingle and a layer of L-shaped base flashing which comes down and extends below the shingle; the base flashing is adhered to the roof underlayment with mastic, shown
Right - House wrap is lapped back over first layer of flashing tape, then a second layer of flashing tape is applied to the sides around the duct; 13 of 14.
Right - Permeable rigid mineral wool insulation and appropriate water-management flashing details are integrated with new rigid foam siding to keep water away from the sill beam above the foundation wall
Right - Step flashing along a chimney is integrated in a layered manner with asphalt shingle roofing and topped with counterflashing that is embedded into brick mortar joint above
Right - Tape flashing keeps moisture out around and below the window; extra tape reinforces the corners to prevent tearing of the house wrap and to keep water out of this critical juncture.
Right - The pipe penetration is properly flashed and furring strips are installed on each side in preparation for installing cladding
Right - The water and air control layers are properly integrated around the hose bib
Right - This duct penetration is properly flashed and integrated with the taped, foil-faced foam sheathing layer, which serves as the air and water barrier
Right – A chimney cricket is installed and flashed to direct rainwater around the chimney
Right – A flexible flashing product is installed around the corners of the window sill before installing the windows.
Right – A metal flashing was installed behind the first row of siding above the windows to guide water over the trim.
Right – The base of the wall is water proofed and the seam between the base of the wall and the sidewalk is air sealed.
Right – The flashing is properly installed to create a complete drainage system with continuous rigid insulation sheathing/siding
Right – The water-resistant barrier is layered over the step flashing to provide a complete drainage system
Right – There is flashing installed along the top of the window and the water-resistant barrier is layered over to create a complete drainage system
Right – There is flashing installed at the bottom of the wall to create a satisfactory drainage system
Right – Two-thirds of acrylic tape is offset above the joint and over and above the fasteners
Right – two-thirds of the blue butyl flashing tape is above the sheathing seam; the top edge of the butyl flashing tape is covered with clear sheathing tape that is also offset so two-thirds is above the top edge of the butyl flashing.
Right – Windows are installed and flashed in the factory for these modular homes.
Right: Brick veneer is flashed correctly with weep holes and a fine mesh screen is installed to prevent pest entry.
Rigid foam insulation can serve as the drainage plane when all seams are taped. Furring strips provide an air gap behind the cladding.
Section view of duct or pipe penetration through exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
Section view of electric box installation in exterior wall showing flashing and air sealing details
Step 1. Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over the rigid foam insulation
Step 2. Install shingle starter strip then kick-out diverter as first piece of step flashing.
Step 3. Place the first shingle and the next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter
Step 4. Install remaining sidewall flashing, appropriate counter flashing, and shingles
Step 5. Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and rigid foam insulation
Step and kick-out flashing at all roof-wall intersections extending ≥ 4 in. on wall surface above roof deck and integrated with drainage plane above
Strips of roofing membrane are used to flash around a skylight on a flat roof retrofit
Tape the joint between the top insulation sheet and the Z-flashing with 2" wide tape to improve air tightness
The “down” and “out” approach to flashing – metal flashing directs water down and out of building assemblies
The blocking is completely flashed with roofing membrane before the PV rack hardware is attached on a flat roof
The fluid-applied asphalt coating provides a weather-resistant, moisture resistant layer around the house, serving as a continuous drainage plane and flashing for window and door openings.
The retrofitted flat roof has PV panels and walking mats installed over the roofing membrane
The sheathing has rotted because there was not a sufficient drainage gap behind the stucco cladding
The tape window flashing here is integrated with the roller-applied weather-resistant barrier.
The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are not properly layered
The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are properly layered and will create a complete drainage system
The weep holes are spaced at the correct distance to provide a complete drainage system
The windows in this building are connected to the fully adhered water and air control layer using fluid-applied flashing
This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key head details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key head details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key jamb details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key jamb details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer
This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This drawing shows key sill details for a window installation using a self-adhered membrane tape flashing on a wall with a mechanically attached water and air control layer
This drawing shows key sill details for an “outie” window installation using a fluid-applied flashing on a wall with a fluid-applied water and air control layer and continuous insulation
This exterior wall retrofit permits drying to the exterior of a sill plate installed on an untreated flat foundation wall
This farmhouse was retrofit by removing the existing siding and adding taped insulated sheathing and battens before installing new siding
This house design in the Hot-Humid climate uses a slab foundation, masonry walls, and an Exterior Insulation Finish System (EIFS) cladding.
Weep holes: Rope inserted in the head joist between bricks will allow water to weep out of the base of the wall assembly
Windows are installed as “outies” in this wall assembly using a self-adhered membrane water and air control layer with continuous exterior insulation
Wrong - House wrap was poorly installed, seams were not taped, and flashing tape was not installed around windows.
Wrong - House wrap and flashing tape are poorly installed allowing water to get into the gaps behind flashing tape.
Wrong - House wrap tape is not fully adhered at seam and flashing tape is missing from window head, jamb, and corner above window.
Wrong - Step flashing is missing where the gable meets roof and the valley flashing is incorrectly on top of rather than under shingles.
Wrong - Stucco has rotted and cracked above a window because of water damage due to lack of proper flashing and drainage.
Wrong - The gutter is missing kick-out flashing causing wall and window damage beneath it.
Wrong - The siding on the chimney is rotten because there is no metal step flashing at the base of the chimney.
Wrong - There is no step flashing along the base of the gable and the right window is missing sill trim.
Wrong - Water has gotten behind the paint, possibly due to lack of window flashing, leading to blistering.
Wrong - Window is missing pan flashing under sill and tape flashing at jamb end sill.
Wrong - Wiring holes are not sealed and possible missing flashing around windows is allowing water into walls and causing paint to peel.
Wrong – The corners are not properly flashed, leaving a vulnerable area in the drainage system
Wrong – the water-resistant barrier is layered underneath the step flashing, which could allow water to get behind the step flashing and into the wall.
Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system
Wrong – There is no flashing installed at the bottom of the exterior walls to create a drainage system