Z Bar Flashing Installation

Z bar design easily accommodates rigid insulation.

Z bar flashing installation.

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. Install the first length of z flashing. The large leg of the metal goes against the wall leaving the seat and face covering the top edge of the siding. Galvanized steel z flashing is made from 28 gauge galvanized steel.

Window and door cap 1 25 in x 120 in x 1 56 in aluminum z flashing. Galvanized steel unless specified. When installing the flashing the longer edge goes against the wall of the house the center section rests on top of the casing and the. How to install z flashing on rotted t1 11 siding 1.

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. Steel z bar flashing with 2 in. Thd sku 686080. Backleg made of 28 gauge galvanized steel.

Scrape loose paint off the rotted area with a putty knife and use 80 grit sandpaper to smooth the rough surface if. The z bar is available in 018 033 043 054 thickness of steel. Flanges are available in lengths of 1 1 1 1. Bailey s z bars are ideal for many construction applications such as continuous framing insulation reinforcement slides track and roofing.

Subject to inquiry for availability. Z bar flashing provides an inexpensive and easy to install method of stopping water penetration behind siding. Item 3807 model 5504900120. Check out our recommended tools right here.

It is used to protect the horizontal joints between sheets of siding from water infiltration. Suitable for residential or commercial use. Test the rotted area of the t1 11 siding by poking it with a nail or a screwdriver. The seat dimension 3 8 in corresponds to the siding thickness.