Z Flashing For Hardie Siding

Galvanized steel unless specified.

Z flashing for hardie siding.

I know aluminum will oxidize with products like hardie board. Z bar flashing provides an inexpensive and easy to install method of stopping water penetration behind siding. Position the flashing lengths as defined in step 2 overlapping the ends a minimum of 2 inches onto the previous flashing piece and securing the flashing with 8d nails at each wall stud. This is to facilitate water flow.

James hardie is the world leader in fiber cement siding and backerboard. 6mm gap lower panel z flashing do not caulk upper panel in. Z flashing do not caulk upper panel in. When installing sierra 8 provide.

Item 3807 model 5504900120. Flashing is always shown with at least a 5 degree angle away from the building. When reading the installation details for hardie siding lp smart lap and tru wood sidings the quot z quot. Continue installing the z flashing at the top edge of the siding panels across the full length of wall.

During my time working for james hardie i very rarely got calls from homeowners that wanted to submit a warranty claim for their hardie siding. Minimum gap between the bottom of the panel and the z flashing. Galvanized steel z flashing is made from professional 31 gauge galvanized steel. Make sure that the flashing is sloped away from the wall and does not rest flat on the top edge of the panel.

Window and door cap 1 25 in x 120 in x 1 56 in aluminum z flashing. Do not caulk clearance and flashing requirements hardiepanel vertical siding hs1237 p2 3 09 19 figure 10 sheltered areas figure 11 mortar masonry min. Coated aluminum z flashing at the top edge of the panel. Out from the fascia when gutters are present as required by irc code min 4 in.

Subject to inquiry for availability. Do not caulk extend shingles at least 1 in. Install the second level or gable panels leaving a in. Hardie siding requires a minimum 2 gap from all hard surfaces like decks or rooflines and at least 8 from any soft surfaces like grass dirt or gravel.

It is used to protect the horizontal joints between sheets of siding from water infiltration.