Make the outline large enough to include space for the deck boards on top the ledger and.
Flashing behind siding.
When slipping the flashing under the siding be sure to slide the flashing to the left or right of the ledger by at least 2.
Slip flashing under siding.
Cut the z flashing as needed using metal snips or a.
Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board.
In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding.
Once the joint is flashed it really will not look much different than before it was flashed but water cannot get behind the siding.
Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger.
And when those corners.
Inside corner w flashing.
Note that the flashing does not go up high enough to hit the underlying nail but is still high enough to end up behind the next row of overlying siding.
When it comes to flashing siding corners many builders simply use a 1x wood corner.
Continue installing the z flashing at the top edge of the siding panels across the full length of wall.
I made this video this morning and i hope it help explain the flashing wall detail where the siding meets the roof.
Slip the siding up and around the door.
Common places for bees to hide and build nests include overhangs cracks window frames shutters door frames and underneath the siding.
Therefore the upper piece of wrap or flashing should always overlap any lower pieces.
Snap a chalk line cut out the siding and tack up the ledger board.
Even if the roof has been properly flashed against the sidewall this one hasn t water can still run down the side of the house and behind the siding causing rot.
This will ensure water doesn t infiltrate behind the flashing.
Position the flashing lengths as defined in step 2 overlapping the ends a minimum of 2 inches onto the previous flashing piece and securing the flashing with 8d nails at each wall stud.
But unlike fiber cement siding wood is almost sure to rot.
It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc.
Even though a hive nestled inside the wood aluminum or vinyl siding is hard to actually reach these are in fact some of the easiest and safest types of nests to get rid of because they require no contact.
Slip flashing under siding.
