Sill flashing installation

A successful installation requires well-trained workers who understand this process. Tape-based sealing is a tedious process in the best of circumstances. Rain or other inclement weather can easily delay installation, as this method requires a dry climate and low winds.

Excessive waste. Adhesive tape should be cut to precisely fit each installation area. This results in significant material waste, which may ultimately increase project expenses. SillDry SillDry is a faster, easier, and cheaper solution to prevent water intrusion. Some of the benefits of SillDry include: Simplicity. Many traditional sill pans require on site assembly.

SillDry arrives in one-piece to the job site requiring no on-site assembly. With the one-piece accordion design, installation merely requires a single point of attachment on each side of the opening. This simplified process reduces training requirements. SillDry can be installed in any weather, mitigating the risk of delays due to harsh weather or seasonal changes.

SillDry features lower installation costs, reduced labor needs, and less material waste. Once complete, the membrane-covered foam section of the HomeFlash should sit snug between the trimmer studs on the top of the rough sill and slope from interior to exterior. Make sure the membrane skirting component hangs down below the sill and extends outwards Flip over the HomeFlash from the sill revealing the rough wood sill plate below.

Now remove the release film from both the top and bottom of the HomeFlash, revealing the peel-and-stick membrane. Apply the HomeFlash sealant liberally over the corners of the rough sill plate and upwards onto the trimmer studs Fold the HomeFlash back onto the sill, embedding the foam component into the fresh sealant. Tool the HomeFlash sealant back down from the trimmer stud onto the surface of the HomeFlash. Additional sealant should be applied, ensuring a sound moisture barrier at the inside corner where trimmer stud meets HomeFlash.

Then we can put another little piece on that will go over it again. Even though this would be kind of like a reverse-flash, it is already flashed. It's not really a reverse-flash. John starts at one end—folding it up the jack studs about 2 inches—and works his way to the other end David: "On this, we have a pan flashing, but we also need another flashing that will go out over our foam afterward.

It uses both standard non-stretch flashing tape and a stretchable tape. Working from his left to right, John applies the flashing tape to the sill, turning up the edges a couple of inches at each end. Because the corner is already flashed, you can just cut straight up, allowing the bottom flap to be applied to the exterior foam when that is added later. Thanks Dave. Flashing a window opening in a "thick" wall—deeper than 6 inches—is a critical step in preventing bulk water intrusion. You can do it using either stretchable or non-stretch flashing tape.