Window Tape For Siding

Window and door sealing tape is great for use around doors windows and nailed fins and flanges.

Window tape for siding.

If you are like most people you have no idea what window flashing tape is let alone how to install window flashing tape. Protecto wrap 6 in. If you have vinyl or metal flanged windows for instance you can install drip cap flashing 4 the home depot over the window itself or over the top trim piece that you install. While it may seem like a tedious and minor step while installing a new window or replacing siding it s crucial you get it right.

Forms a permanent waterproofing air vapor seal around doors and windows that prevents air and moisture leaks. For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes. Leave the bottom flange tape free. If the window is a right angle i would treat the point at the high side of the window the same way with a flexible flashing sealing over the high point of the window.

The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors. Once the top piece is in place fold down the housewrap tab. Far too many homeowners have window flashing tape installed improperly or not at all and this causes a lot of problems. Roll of 4 in wide material.

Roll tape over the top flange letting it run past the side pieces by 2 in. Adheres to vinyl plywood osb foam metal aluminum and masonry. The window is now ready for casing and siding. If you re siding right against the window.

Tape along the bottom of the flap and at the corners with housewrap tape.