A quick check with a tape measure will confirm the.
Aluminum window flashing installation.
Measure for the leading edge of the flashing to determine how far it ll hang down in front of the window trim.
Cut a piece of 8 inch wide aluminum flashing to length using aviation snips.
This is done by using neoprene shims that are typically installed between the aluminum window frame and the structural opening.
To confirm square measure the window diagonally both ways like an x.
Works to stop water from seeping and.
Drip cap an aluminum attachment installed on the very top of a window unit.
The key is to separate the aluminum frame from any structural steel elements to avoid galvanic action.
Window flashing terms to know before you start.
How to install flashing around a window when you install a window in new construction the building wrap overlaps the self adhesive flashing.
Along the bottom then the sides then the top.
Installation of an aluminium sliding window into clad lightweight construction.
Head jamb.
Make sure it is the right size and shape.
Make sure your window is square.
Then add small pieces of flashing over the gaps at the corners.
In a remodeling job apply self adhesive flashing strips in this order.
This creates a 1 4 to 1 2 space between the two different metals.
