In terms of materials you will need.
Flashing under vinyl siding.
Leave a 1 4 inch gap between the step flashing and wood siding or cement board.
By doing so however you miss out on the opportunity to add add energy savings to the project.
Vinyl siding can be installed directly over wall sheathing wood siding or stucco.
You will also need vinyl corners and trim for windows and doors as well as a termination trim for where you meet other surfaces such as soffits and masonry work.
Follow the directions of the siding manufacturer for.
If the shingle already has flashing on it the kickout flashing has to slip beneath it and you ll have to loosen or remove siding to do this.
If the sidewall is stucco or solid wood like ours and you can t open it to get flashing behind it continue the step flashing to the peak of the roof then cover the step flashing with cap flashing.
It is always recommended to install step flashing behind stucco dryvit wood panel lap siding vinyl siding cedar shingle siding etc.
The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors.
Next slide drip flashing behind the vinyl so the lip fits over the top of the ledger as shown at right.
When the vinyl siding rests on top of these boards a piece of flashing is needed to create a leak proof conversion between the first piece of vinyl siding and the horizontal fascia board.
You have to think about how roof shingles or feathers on a duck work to get a good understanding.
Nail j channel for vinyl or metal siding onto the flashing.
Lengths of j channel flashing building paper corrosion resistant nails and enough vinyl siding to cover your home.
Here s why the metal flashing is so important in your case.
However in most instances step flashing should be installed behind siding.
Install undersill trim along the edge of the vinyl over the flashing at the top and bottom.
For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes.
You ll need a zip tool to remove vinyl siding.
In certain instances flashing may need to be installed on the exterior of siding.
Snap a chalk line cut out the siding and tack up the ledger board.
