Window Head Flashing Detail

The image below demonstrates that some details show a touch fit and others an unspecified gap.

Window head flashing detail. The kick out flashing directs water away from the adjoining wall and ensures that the step flashing is not concentrating water on the surface of that wall. Figure 3 option 2 window head detail stucco on rigid backing based on e2 as1 figure 76 a. Control joint at floor line 2016 detail. Flashing installed at the sides jambs and top head of the window door.

Water resistant product that prevents water penetration at the gaps between the window door frame and the rough opening. If you have two angled sides make sure one length of cap flashing overlaps the other at the top. Wall to roof deck flashing 2020 detail. Kick out flashing for stucco 2019 detail.

Weep screed for stucco 2020 detail. Onto the side jambs and then over the flange and housewrap. Sill pan for nail flange windows 2020. Read me first sma guide details caveat.

Jamb flashing and head flashing. Head flashings should be installed with a positive slope to the exterior. These align with installation guidelines from most product manufacturers. E2 as1 outlines critical dimensions for head flashings but does not give a dimension for the gap between the head flashing and the window head flange.

Vycor plus high performance self adhered flashing provides premium vycor plus high performance self adhered flashing provides premium protection against water infiltration in critical details such as windows and doors. I then install metal cap flashing over the head flashing tape 3 to conceal the tape. Installations on site have produced varying gaps. At the window head 2 i run the tape over the jamb and down onto the window face by 1 8 in.

When properly installed vycor plus flashing tape reduces the risk of mold and rot development and contributes to energy efficiency. E2 as1 figure 95 a for profiled metal wall claddings has the head flashing fitting tight to the flange but employs multiple custom folds to form the head flashing downturn to integrate with the jamb flashing. Window or door flashing. Flashing a nail flange window 2018 rev detail.

I would recommend using using a cap flashing on any non vertical sides. I m not sure about the shape of your windows but basically i would treat any non vertical side as a window top and detail it like window head flashing. The concealed barrier assembly 2016 detail. Zip system sheathing exterior rigid foam insulation housewrap peel and stick membrane and fluid applied wrb.