Vinyl Siding Window Drip Cap Installation

Attach the flashing tape above the window and then slip the drip cap into the siding and attach to the tape.

Vinyl siding window drip cap installation.

Amerimax home products 1 1 4 in. Gap between the flashing and bottom of the siding so water won t wick. Then when it comes to installing the siding i make sure to leave at least 3 8 in. For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes with the window or door.

Instruction on how to install exterior 2x4 trim around a new or old window. 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. Amerimax home products window cap protects doors and windows against water damage. Cut the drip cap you have purchased to a length slightly longer than the window you are protecting.

Using a pry bar you will need to remove a layer of siding from above the window you want to install the drip cap on. Just about the window apply flashing tape then slide the drip cap against the flashing tape and under the siding above it. Use an old rag to remove any dirt or debris that may be there. Secure cap to siding next secure the drip cap to your siding using galvanized nails.

Here the slope away from the wall is preserved and the siding is kept up off the top of the flashing by at least 3 8 in. Cut the drip cap to the correct size for your window. A well designed cap flashing has to be installed properly.