Vinyl Siding Deck Flashing

Tearing into siding is all but inevitable if you build.

Vinyl siding deck flashing.

Flashing consists of metal which is durable enough to be exposed to sunlight and mechanical wear and tear plus peel and stick membrane like vycor grace construction products. Made from high quality vinyl construction. Then slip flashing behind the siding covering the top edge of the ledger. Has slots for nailing convenience.

Recommended for use with pressure treated lumber. Start by making an outline on the siding where you want to position the ledger board. Snap a chalk line cut out the siding and tack up the ledger board. Amerimax 14 in x 30 ft vinyl roll flashing.

First off you ll want to get yourself a vinyl siding hook that allows you to unbutton the siding without taking everything down. Attaching a deck to your house creates the potential for rot not only to the ledger board that you attach to the house to support the. Most vinyl siding failures are caused when panels unlock from each other. Once this happens it s only a matter of time before the wind catches them and sends them flying into the neighbor s yard.

Slip the back flashing under the siding at least 3 at the top and the sides. Properly flashing a deck ledger seems to be a lost skill with most weekend warriors. For pricing and availability. This keeps the panels locked together nice and tight.

This way you can remove the siding up above the ledger board by a couple of courses and install the flashing properly. Union corrugating 14 in x 30 ft vinyl roll flashing. This cap is made of durable plastic construction. It is recommended for use with pressure treated lumber.

Gray plastic deck ledger flashing fits over deck ledger and behind siding for protection from water damage. That should pop the nail head out far enough so you can pry it out. Always apply a little upward pressure as you nail each piece. Pry the siding out near a nail then push the pry bar against the nail as you partially tap the siding back in.

How to use flashing between vinyl siding and a wood deck.