Doors and Windows - Flashing and waterproofing new windows

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luapts
10-09-09, 09:18 PM
This is my first post, thank for reading. My question has to do with flashing (I think that's the correct term for providing protection from water). Here is what I did on three full-frame replacement windows, I have many more to do and would appreciate any insight into doing this right the first time:

First I removed the siding near the windows, as well as the old felt paper (it was in bad shape). I put one strip of sticky waterproof membrane along the wall below the opening, then an overlapping piece above it that folds onto the sill. Then I installed the window according to the manufacturer's instructions. Next I plan to run the waterproof membrane along the sides of the window, over the nailing fin, and on top of the window.

Should I have done something else at the bottom of the window opening, such as felt paper or Tyvek? Now that the membrane is stuck to the bare sheathing, have I missed my chance to keep water out? What, if anything, should I do next? Thanks for your advice...


chandler
10-10-09, 09:12 AM
Water is less likely to emigrate under, since you have taken precautions on the sill and on the nailing fins. I like to run sticky along the bottom fin, then run the vertical sticky over that, giving it a drip edge.
More importantly, what did you do for flashing over the window. If water can't pass the flashing, you most likely won't have problems below. You should have a metal flashing over it, allowing it to protrude slightly giving a drip edge.