Z Flashing For Siding Panel Joints

Install the first length of z flashing.

Z flashing for siding panel joints.

Product details sku s specs colors dimensions. Begin at either end of the wall and set the level middle section of the z flashing onto the top edge of the siding panel with the wider flange upward and against the wall framing. Z flashing is named for its z shaped profile which is designed to fit under the upper panel and overlap the lower one. After installing the lower course of panel siding install z flashing at the top edge of the panel.

Install the second level panels leaving a 1 4 in. Minimum gap between the bottom of the panel and the z flashing. Galvanized z flashing so called because of its z shaped profile keeps water from getting through horizontal joints between sheets of plywood siding. Z flashing is a type of flashing that protects horizontal joints between siding panels that don t overlap.

Galvanized steel z flashing is made from 28 gauge galvanized steel. Quality edge z flashing is available in colors that match the drip edge w valley and gutter protection. Reliable protection our z style flashing protects the horizontal joints between siding panels that don t overlap. Z flashing is typically made of aluminum.

It is used to protect the horizontal joints between sheets of siding from water infiltration. You set flashing upon top edge of each piece of plywood over a fat bead of caulk and hold it in place with just heads of roofing nails driven into sheathing. The seat dimension 3 8 in corresponds to the siding thickness.