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Right – The flashing is properly installed to create a complete drainage system with continuous rigid insulation sheathing/siding

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Rigid foam insulation can serve as the drainage plane when all seams are taped. Furring strips provide an air gap behind the cladding.

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Step 1. Apply roof underlayment over roof deck and up the sidewall over the rigid foam insulation

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This basement is insulated on the exterior with rigid foam over dampproofing, with granular backfill and footing drains to facilitate drainage away from the foundation, a termite shield to protect from pests, and cellular PVC to protect the rigid foam.

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Mastic Home Exteriors Installation Guide

Reference

Siding installation guide for Ply Gem Siding Group products.

Install minimum 6" wide self-adhered butyl Z-flashing

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Complete Window and Frame Replacement

Guide

Guide describing how to complete remove and replace a window in an existing home.

Right – Two-thirds of acrylic tape is offset above the joint and over and above the fasteners

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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.

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Moisture Control for Residential Buildings

Reference

Report providing extensive guidance on controlling moisture in building envelopes through proper selection and installation on air, water, thermal, and vapor barriers.

Windows and Doors are Fully Flashed

Guide

Guide describing how to install flashings to help direct water down and out of windows and doors openings in exterior walls.

Flashing of Penetrations in Existing Roofs

Guide

Guide describing how to provide a continuous water control layer across the roof assembly by sealing all penetrations for pipes, vents, etc. in existing roofs.

Roof Valleys and Penetrations Sealed

Guide

Guide describing how to seal roof valleys and how to seal around pipes, chimneys, and other roof deck penetrations.

Existing Skylights Repaired or Replaced and Fully Flashed

Guide

Guide describing how to repair or replace skylights in existing homes.

Asphalt Shingle Roofs

Guide

Guide discussing disaster resistance related to asphalt shingle roofing when installing roofing on new construction or when repairing or replacing roofing on existing homes.