Image Window flashing is overlapped to provide a continuous drainage plane. Publication Date Thu, 09/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong – The corners are not properly flashed, leaving a vulnerable area in the drainage system Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Proper flashing around windows is especially important when the rigid foam serves as the drainage plane in the wall Publication Date Mon, 10/01/2007 - 12:00
Image Right – The flashing is properly installed to create a complete drainage system with continuous rigid insulation sheathing/siding Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image Wrong - Stucco has rotted and cracked above a window because of water damage due to lack of proper flashing and drainage. Publication Date Tue, 11/12/2019 - 12:00
Image 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 Publication Date Tue, 02/01/2011 - 12:00
Image 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.
Windows and Doors are Fully Flashed Description Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.
Existing Skylights Repaired or Replaced and Fully Flashed Description Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.