Brick To Siding Flashing

If the kick out and step flashing can t tuck behind the siding screw on cap flashing to cover it then caulk along the top.

Brick to siding flashing.

I like to. Brick flashing basic tips. Grind out 1 4 to 1 2 inches of grout about an 1 8th inch wide. Inspect the sidewall around and underneath the fascia and inside the house for signs of moisture damage and repair any rotted areas.

Yes the proper detail is to fur out the siding over the face of the brick with at least a 4 overlap. Caulk the slot after the flashing has been installed. How to use flashing between brick siding 1. Add felt if needed before nailing the new wood on and prime the new wood on all.

Find a grout line that is approximately 2 inches or more above the ledger board line. Measure the length of the transition the intersection where the brick meets the face of the wall. Set up a tube of. Many of the biggest dilemmas and lawsuits involving masonry construction have nothing to do with brick block stone mortar or grout.

Install the flashing before you finish the top of the brick wall as the flashing must go behind the siding as well. How to transition from brick to siding 1. Using the circular saw and masonry blade cut a slot about 1 5 inches into the brick so that the overlapping flashing or counter flashing will slide into the slot. Measure and mark the flashing to length with the measuring tape and a felt tip marker.

Chalk a straight line about 2 inches above the back of the base flashing. When masonry leaks and fingers start pointing there are usually lots of eyes that look immediately to flashing within the masonry. This line ensures your flashing will be above the. Run the l shaped flashing up under the bottom row of siding so that it tucks under the final bottom row and on top.

Wear work gloves and cut the. My detail only shows how it should be capped and flashed if you do build it as shown. J flashing on transitions. Mark a line for the ledger board.