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How To Install Window Flashing Tape

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The flashing will be wrapped over the rough opening of the window which is what will be covered eventually by siding. Cut flashing tape to be at least two inches longer than the width of the window plus side jamb flashing. Window And Door Flashing Guide Fine Homebuilding Its important to cover all sides top bottom and corners. How to install window flashing tape . Apply Nashua sill flashing tape across the rough opening of the sill see Figure 3. Make sure top of head flashing is at least two inches above where the top of the head flange ends. Once the top piece is in place fold down the housewrap tab. Next apply strips of 4-in. Later on were going to put 4 inches of foam on this house. Peel the paper off the adhesive side of the tape to expose the sticky side. These methods are A B A1 and B1. Cut the corner tape at 45-degree angles to allow for folding over and so the seam is completely flush with the window. Install the side flashing tape beginning at the top and