Window Flashing - Page 2 of 9

In this episode of FHB House Wisconsin, builder Ian Schwandt shows how to flash a window opening for a high-performance home with a rainscreen under the siding.

The process is the same as for a rectangular window, but special attention should be paid to the head flashing.

Remodeler Josh Oduin points out mistakes made on the previous window install and shows how to make an airtight and watertight replacement.

In this Shop Class video, learn tips for applying ZIP System Liquid Flash to provide a continuous seal around window and door openings.

See how to use a combination of ZIP System stretch tape and regular flashing tape to make window and door penetrations waterproof and airtight.

Learn how to install European-style windows that sit within the rough opening and require a face-sealed approach to water and air management.

Fine Homebuilding partnered with ZIP System^TM Building Enclosures to host Shop Class LIVE demos at the NAHB International Builders' Show in Las Vegas

When water is leaking in around newly installed windows, chances are that there are some missing or improper flashing details that need to be corrected.

Builder Jake Bruton demonstrates trusted window-flashing details for walls with the following water-resistive barriers: Zip System sheathing, exterior rigid-foam insulation, housewrap, peel-and-stick membrane, and fluid-applied WRB.

Wrap the sides and head of the installed window with Zip System tape, but leave the bottom flange of the window untaped for drainage.