Install Z Channel Above Gutters

If you didn t want to replace a lot of siding caulking the edge where the siding meets the z flashing might help keep that bottom edge from getting punk again but the problem with caulking it is that the flashing is supposed to let any water behind the siding to get out.

Install z channel above gutters.

Install the z flashing end caps item 4 using rivets item 16 install the gutter end caps item 7 using rivets item 16 install the gutter brackets item 8 install the gutter item 6 using rivets item 16 when installing the gutter secure the high end first and using a stringline allow a minimum fall in the gutter of 1 in 500. Begin at either end of the wall and set the level middle section of the z flashing onto the top edge of the siding panel with the wider flange upward and against the wall framing. It mounts the siding to the wall and helps hold the soffit in place. Cut half inch notches into the z flashing on both ends where the flashing bends using the tin snips.

It is a corner or end piece that resembles the letter j. Window and door cap 1 25 in x 120 in x 1 56 in aluminum z flashing. Install the first length of z flashing. Item 3807 model 5504900120.

J channel is a piece designed to fit over siding and soffit pieces. It s possible that you could cut the rotton parts off install the z flashing and just put a wider trim board along the bottom. This allows you to bend the center part of the flashing over the sides of the door to cover the. Flush the end of the flashing length with the wall corner and secure the flashing to the framing with an 8d nail at each wall stud.