Exterior Siding Belly Band Flashing Detail

One of the most vulnerable areas for siding is transitions.

Exterior siding belly band flashing detail.

If the sidewall is stucco or solid wood like ours and you can t open it to get flashing behind it continue the step flashing to the peak of the roof then cover the step flashing with cap flashing. One piece of siding installed vertically create a belly band trim joint with a piece of 1 x4 1 x6 or 1 x8 trim depending on preference and z flashing above and below fig. The flashing i used is a flat piece of metal. J flashing on transitions.

Leave a 1 4 minimum gap between cladding termination and sloped metal drip flashings shown in figure 1 1 c this detail can also apply to other flashing details such as. The roof will need to be reshingled in a couple years so i was thinking of doing a water table detail with a band board so that the band board could be popped off later if the counter flashing needs to be replaced or just taken off to get at the top shingles. If the shingle already has flashing on it the kickout flashing has to slip beneath it and you ll have to loosen or remove siding to do this. Have water damage at the belly band.

I m having trouble locating good wall to roof flashing detail for hardie siding. The best solution is a preformed or custom bent kick out flashing to divert the water away from the siding. As a homeowner you will work with a contractor who will facilitate the installation of your james hardie siding trim soffit wrap and flashing products including products with colorplus technology. Belly bands exterior penetrations etc.

Building siding flashing finish details for building corners use overlapping 1x4s or 1x6s at outside corners or use 5 4 stock for a heavier look. Where the step flashing terminates along a sidewall is a common trouble spot for moisture problems. In areas where snow may build up add a wide band of peel and stick membrane over the step flashing but under the sheathing wrap as shown. Use a felt paper spline wrapped around the corner and extending 6 inches beyond the corner board to protect the joints where the siding meets the corner boards see figure 1 5 at left.

This is sometimes referred to as a belly band.