Vinyl Siding Window Drip Caps

Cut the drip cap you have purchased to a length slightly longer than the window you are protecting.

Vinyl siding window drip caps.

Window cap 5504900120 the home depot. Just about the window apply flashing tape then slide the drip cap against the flashing tape and under the siding above it. Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store. Head flashing should extend at least 1 in.

Installs with aluminum nails under siding for durability. Amerimax home products 1 1 4 in. Flashing is also used around the windows and doors. Then you can caulk all of the edges so water does not get in.

Abtco 10 white window door drip cap. The manufacturers listed above are not available at all locations. Novik noviktrim vinyl siding trim j channel gray black blend 1 in x 75 25 in. When estimating vinyl siding estimate each rectangular or triangular section separately and add the totals.

Using a hammer nail the cap into the siding. Amerimax home products window cap protects doors and windows against water damage. Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day. Flashing a thin flat material usually aluminum positioned under or behind j channels corner posts windows.

Visit our branch locator to see what products are available at a location near you. If the top of the window door unit does not slope toward the exterior or have a pronounced drip edge install a metal or vinyl drip cap for added protection at this vulnerable location particularly where not protected by a porch or overhang. Secure cap to siding next secure the drip cap to your siding using galvanized nails. Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online.

Fascia cap is the covering around that board. If you rely on caulking to prevent water from coming into this joint it will eventually leak sooner if the window sticks slight out beyond the siding as it usually does. You want to make sure you are sloping the cap away from the window so that any water will run off. Yes you should always put a flashing over the top of a window called a drip cap.

Beyond the jamb flashing. Attach the flashing tape above the window and then slip the drip cap into the siding and attach to the tape. Use an old rag to remove any dirt or debris that may be there.