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   DanH | Apr 12, 2011 08:11pm | #1

   Depends on the window and the trim.  What kind of outside trim will you have (what do the other windows have)?

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   florida | Apr 12, 2011 09:47pm | #2

   Tough job but barely do-able. Once you have your claps cut use a recip saw to remove any nails back for 3 or 4 inches under the claps. I slide a piece of galvanized break metal under first and keep it between the felt and clapboards so I don't tear the felt or housewrap. Then I cut some break metal flashing  in long strips maybe 4 inches wide. I usually use aluminum since it's easier to cut in place if I need to trim later. I stick a wonderbar in the space between the siding and wall and jiggle it back and forth to give me a little working room, then  squeeze  2 or 3 stripes of poly caulking on the back of the aluminum and slide it under the claps and over the felt. Once it's in place I'll squeeze more caulk in if I can. I repeat the same procedure on top except that the flashing has to go under the felt instead of on top. Renail the claps and you're ready to trim.

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   DanH | Apr 12, 2011 09:55pm | #3

   You forgot to mention to prime the cut ends of the claps.

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   brookbink | Apr 13, 2011 07:23am | #4

   thanks!

   thanks to florida and dan h.,  interesting thing about the claps is that there is no felt or sheathing, just claps on joists.  given this maybe flashing is a moot point?  welcome your thoughts.

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   DanH | Apr 13, 2011 07:27am | #5

   Well, at the very minimum you want Z flashing at the top.