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Posted by on January 12, 2008, 7:29 pm
> On Jan 12, 10:24=A0am, rbm...@yahoo.com wrote:
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> > Does anyone have any experience flashing a window using metal
> > (galvanized) flashing? =A0 I am replacing aluminum windows with some
> > nice Andersen =A0wood windows on a one story brick veneer siding and
> > having trouble deciding the best way to flash the window. =A0I have
> > already done one window and used flashing tape on the sill, galvanized
> > step flashing on the sides and one piece galvanized metal flashing on
> > the top. =A0 The problem was the flashing tape I used on the sill was
> > not easy to get between the brick and sheething, metal flashing seems
> > like the perfect fit in this situation but I don't know the details
> > like how do you make it water tight at the sill corners (don't really
> > want to use caulk) and would the galvanized flashing need to be
> > painted (I did not think it would but doing some google searching
> > seems to suggest it)? =A0Keep in mind I am having to cut off the window
> > flange on the windows since I can't remove the brick and I am not
> > using brick mold.
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> > To be honest I could probably just caulk between the window and brick
> > and not worry about using flashing (that is what one of the installers
> > suggested, and why I am doing this myself :-) but I am very paticular
> > and want to make sure that I flash it the best that I can before I
> > install the window. =A0I have searched for months on the net and can't
> > seem to find anything about using metal flashing on windows, just the
> > roof. =A0 Wasn't metal flashing standard before they developed flashing
> > tape?
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> > Thanks for any help..
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> Check the 'This Old House' archives. IIRC, there are some articles on
> window installation that might be pertinent. In our area aluminum
> flashing seems to be the most common product and in your case might be
> easier to install than a galvanized flashing. IMO, anything like tape
> or flashing that directs water away from potential trouble spots is a
> good thing HTH
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> Joe.- Hide quoted text -
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Thanks. I am pretty sure I have checked there but will look again.
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