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*Go 6" up from sill pan [https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/exteriors/proper-width-of-window-flashing-tape_o]
*Go 6" up from sill pan [https://www.jlconline.com/how-to/exteriors/proper-width-of-window-flashing-tape_o]
 
*Requirement is that flashing tape (self-sealing) extend beyond the window/opening flange. Since most flanges are under 2", that means 4" tape will do - to cover both window opening and to reach the house wrap.


=Rough Window and Door Opening=
=Rough Window and Door Opening=

Revision as of 22:20, 4 June 2021

Flashing Tape

  • Corners have 12" long piece, folded around corner. Or use flashing corners
  • this example shows flashing tape over rough opening overlapping only about 1.5" of the front face

  • Go 6" up from sill pan [1]
  • Requirement is that flashing tape (self-sealing) extend beyond the window/opening flange. Since most flanges are under 2", that means 4" tape will do - to cover both window opening and to reach the house wrap.

Rough Window and Door Opening

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