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Step 2. Install shingle starter strip then kick-out diverter as first piece of step flashing.

Step 2. Install shingle starter strip then kick-out diverter as first piece of step flashing.
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Step 3. Place the first shingle and the next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter

Step 3. Place the first shingle and the next section of sidewall flashing over upper edge of diverter
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Step 4. Install remaining sidewall flashing, appropriate counter flashing, and shingles

Step 4. Install remaining sidewall flashing, appropriate counter flashing, and shingles
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Step 5. Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and rigid foam insulation

Step 5. Apply self-adhesive flashing over top edge of the wall flashing, diverter, and rigid foam insulation
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Step 6. Apply construction tape over the self-adhered flashing

Step 6. Apply construction tape over the self-adhered flashing
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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

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
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Strips of roofing membrane are used to flash around a skylight on a flat roof retrofit

Strips of roofing membrane are used to flash around a skylight on a flat roof retrofit
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Stucco drainable wall assembly

Stucco drainable wall assembly
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Tape flashing around windows helps to keep moisture out of the framed walls.

Tape flashing around windows helps to keep moisture out of the framed walls.
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Tape the joint between the top insulation sheet and the Z-flashing with 2" wide tape to improve air tightness

Tape the joint between the top insulation sheet and the Z-flashing with 2" wide tape to improve air tightness
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The “down” and “out” approach to flashing – metal flashing directs water down and out of building assemblies

The “down” and “out” approach to flashing – metal flashing directs water down and out of building assemblies
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The blocking is completely flashed with roofing membrane before the PV rack hardware is attached on a flat roof

The blocking is completely flashed with roofing membrane before the PV rack hardware is attached on a flat roof
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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 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.
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The home is sheathed with rigid foam insulation and all seams and holes are taped to provide a continuous air barrier.

The home is sheathed with rigid foam insulation and all seams and holes are taped to provide a continuous air barrier.
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The ICF foundation wall of this home is covered with metal flashing before the siding is installed.

The ICF foundation wall of this home is covered with metal flashing before the siding is installed.
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The Importance of a Continuous Load Path

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The national risk of tornados in the United States as of 2023.

The national risk of tornados in the United States as of 2023.
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The retrofitted flat roof has PV panels and walking mats installed over the roofing membrane

The retrofitted flat roof has PV panels and walking mats installed over the roofing membrane
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The rough openings for the windows are flashed with a paint-on flashing product then the windows are installed and additional flashing tape is installed over the flashing. Nail holes are sealed with caulk.

The rough openings for the windows are flashed with a paint-on flashing product then the windows are installed and additional flashing tape is installed over the flashing. Nail holes are sealed with caulk.
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The sheathing has rotted because there was not a sufficient drainage gap behind the stucco cladding

The sheathing has rotted because there was not a sufficient drainage gap behind the stucco cladding
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The tape window flashing here is integrated with the roller-applied weather-resistant barrier.

The tape window flashing here is integrated with the roller-applied weather-resistant barrier.
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The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are not properly layered

The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are not properly layered
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The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are properly layered and will create a complete drainage system

The water-resistant barrier, weep screed, and stucco lathe are properly layered and will create a complete drainage system
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The Weather Channel - Prepare for High Winds