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Thread: Flashin caps, not needed?
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08-19-2007, 10:10 AM #1
Flashin caps, not needed?
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08-19-2007, 10:16 AM #2
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08-19-2007, 05:10 PM #3
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Observation: Metal Z-shaped flashing is missing between the intersection of a horizontal trim board above a window and the adjacent siding.
Analysis: Metal z-flashing should be present above all horizontal trim boards to prevent water infiltration. The flashing should extend under the siding and then downward with a right angle bend over the top edge of the wood trim, and a final right angle bend over the face of the trim board. When z-flashing is missing, there is a risk of water infiltration, concealed damage, decay, and mold and pest infestation. Repair is needed.
Recommendation: I advise that you hire a carpenter to install metal z-flashing wherever missing.
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08-19-2007, 05:54 PM #4
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I like that Bob. Mind if I use it?
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08-19-2007, 06:02 PM #5
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Clay,
Things like that don't need support from code or not code, they are "common sense" and *used to be* "good construction practice".
Think like water, ask yourself 'Can I get in there?', if 'yes', it needs a flashing, or a better flashing, or whatever it is you are seeing/not seeing.
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08-19-2007, 06:25 PM #6
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For some reason In this area I think the alphabet stopped at Y because there is not much Z flashing installed, I write it up as being done improperly and that the caulk should be monitored until a proper flashing can be installed.
Jerry, do they use much Z over on the coast or just caulk.
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08-19-2007, 06:33 PM #7
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I was in Gainesville for 20 years, from 1967 to 1987, 'Z' flashing was almost always used back then.
I think it's more of the builders now thinking 'I can save 50 bucks per house, and by the time a leak is discovered, I'm way out of the picture.', but they are not aware of Chapter 95.
Jerry, do they use much Z over on the coast or just caulk.
To be truthful, I don't remember is the house we bought a year and a half ago here, built in 1978, has 'Z' flashing or not - guess I'll need to look and see.
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08-19-2007, 07:51 PM #8
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The only reason some people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.
- Paul Fix
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08-19-2007, 08:54 PM #9
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08-21-2007, 01:25 PM #10
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Up here in the North, the AHJ will fail a house during the dry-in inspection if he doesn't find Z-flashing above the windows. The only windows I am familiar with that have the factory applied Z-flashing are the ones that are metal framed. It is visible above the window even after the trim boards are applied.
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08-24-2007, 03:45 PM #11
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