Vinyl Siding Window Drip Caps

Using a hammer nail the cap into the siding.

Vinyl siding window drip caps.

Window cap 5504900120 the home depot. Fascia cap is the covering around that board. Therefore the quantity shown may not be available when you get to the store. Cut the drip cap you have purchased to a length slightly longer than the window you are protecting.

Prices promotions styles and availability may vary by store and online. Head flashing should extend at least 1 in. Beyond the jamb flashing. Flashing a thin flat material usually aluminum positioned under or behind j channels corner posts windows.

Use an old rag to remove any dirt or debris that may be there. If the top of the window door unit does not slope toward the exterior or have a pronounced drip edge install a metal or vinyl drip cap for added protection at this vulnerable location particularly where not protected by a porch or overhang. The manufacturers listed above are not available at all locations. Yes you should always put a flashing over the top of a window called a drip cap.

Attach the flashing tape above the window and then slip the drip cap into the siding and attach to the tape. Abtco 10 white window door drip cap. Then you can caulk all of the edges so water does not get in. Secure cap to siding next secure the drip cap to your siding using galvanized nails.

Amerimax c3s 1 5 in x 10 ft unpainted galvanized galvanized steel drip edge. Visit our branch locator to see what products are available at a location near you. Novik noviktrim vinyl siding trim j channel gray black blend 1 in x 75 25 in. Cut the drip cap to the correct size for your window.

Inventory is sold and received continuously throughout the day. Amerimax home products window cap protects doors and windows against water damage. Installs with aluminum nails under siding for durability. Flashing is also used around the windows and doors.

If you rely on caulking to prevent water from coming into this joint it will eventually leak sooner if the window sticks slight out beyond the siding as it usually does. Amerimax home products 1 1 4 in. When estimating vinyl siding estimate each rectangular or triangular section separately and add the totals.