Z Flashing For Hardie Siding

Window and door cap 1 25 in x 120 in x 1 56 in aluminum z flashing.

Z flashing for hardie siding.

This is to facilitate water flow. Z bar flashing provides an inexpensive and easy to install method of stopping water penetration behind siding. When reading the installation details for hardie siding lp smart lap and tru wood sidings the quot z quot. Galvanized steel unless specified.

Coated aluminum z flashing at the top edge of the panel. Minimum gap between the bottom of the panel and the z flashing. Do not caulk extend shingles at least 1 in. During my time working for james hardie i very rarely got calls from homeowners that wanted to submit a warranty claim for their hardie siding.

6mm gap decorative band board drainage plane wrap condition drainage wrap stud figure 1 moderate contact plate drainage wrap stud hardiepanel siding drainage wrap stud figure 4 recommendation. 6mm gap lower panel z flashing do not caulk upper panel in. Out from the fascia when gutters are present as required by irc code min 4 in. Subject to inquiry for availability.

Install the second level or gable panels leaving a in. It is used to protect the horizontal joints between sheets of siding from water infiltration. Z flashing do not caulk upper panel in. Flashing is always shown with at least a 5 degree angle away from the building.

I know aluminum will oxidize with products like hardie board. James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. Do not caulk clearance and flashing requirements hardiepanel vertical siding hs1237 p2 3 09 19 figure 10 sheltered areas figure 11 mortar masonry min. Position the flashing lengths as defined in step 2 overlapping the ends a minimum of 2 inches onto the previous flashing piece and securing the flashing with 8d nails at each wall stud.

We ve been providing a better way to build for over 100 years. When installing sierra 8 provide. Item 3807 model 5504900120. Galvanized steel z flashing is made from professional 31 gauge galvanized steel.

Continue installing the z flashing at the top edge of the siding panels across the full length of wall.