(See Table 1-1) Table 1-1 Flexible Flashing Note: All recommended installations in this manual are required to use flashing that is a minimum of 9" wide. Flexible flashing must be at least 9" wide when used in conjunction with window and door installation. Flexible flashing materials are typically applied to the fenestration product with sealant, or attached to the rough framing/ sheathing with staples, prior to the fenestration product being sealed to the face of the flashing. TYPES OF FLASHING Flexible Flashing Flexible flashing is typically a product consisting of two sheets of paper reinforced with a water resistant material. In addition, selfadhering flashing shall meet the performance requirments of AAMA B.
Flexible Flashing Self-Adhering Flashing Rigid Flashing All flexible and self-adhering flashing materials shall carry continuous identification and be rated for a minimum water resistance of 24 hours in accordance with ASTM-D779.
There are three basic types of flashing products used for installing windows and doors. Flashing helps drain water away from the window/door to the exterior. Most wall leaks can be attributed to lack of flashing, poor flashing, or deteriorated flashing. PURPOSE Flashing is a piece of waterproof or waterresistant sheet material that bridges the joint between the window/door frame and the adjacent construction for the purpose of preventing water penetration. FLASHING (Addendum Sections 1 and 2 replace Section 13.3 in the InstallationMasters Training Manual) 1.A. SECTION 1 - FLASHING CONTENTS (replaces Section 13.3 in the InstallationMasters Training Manual) SECTION 2 SILL PAN FLASHING (replaces Section 13.3 in the InstallationMasters Training Manual) SECTION 3 CAVITY INSULATION (replaces Section 13.6 in the InstallationMasters Training Manual) SECTION 4 HEAD FLASHING FOR WINDOWS: METHOD "B1" (replaces Section in the InstallationMasters Training Manual) SECTION 5 HEAD FLASHING FOR DOORS: METHOD "B1" (replaces Section in the InstallationMasters Training Manual) Graphics in this Addendum are reprinted with permission from E Standard Practice for Installation of Exterior Windows, Doors and Skylights, copyright ASTM International, 100 Bar Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA A copy of the complete standard may be obtained from ASTM (Ĥ ADDENDUM SECTION 1 1. For the purposes of training, it should be understood that the terms weather resistant barrier and water resistive barrier are used interchangeably within the InstallationMasters documents. The sections from the training manual are noted at the beginning of each Addendum Section.
Each section in the Addendum is intended to completely replace the referenced section from the InstallationMasters Training Manual. The Addendum contains updated information on the proper techniques and practices of installation of doors and windows recently revised and published in the ASTM E document. Copyright '2007 InstallationMasters Institute 1827 Walden Office Square, Suite 550, Schaumburg, Illinois Web:ģ ADDENDUM This addendum is a part of the InstallationMasters Training Manual and is intended to be used in conjunction with the information presented from the training manual as part of the Residential and Light Commercial (RLC-1) Window and Door Installation Training and Certification Program installer classes. InstallationMasters disclaims all liability for the use, application, or adaptation of the information contained in this addendum. Much of the information contained in this manual is based on techniques and best practices developed by nationally recognized associations and is published for use in the InstallationMasters Training and Certification Program. 2 This addendum was developed by the InstallationMasters Institute as a training tool for use in the InstallationMasters Training and Certification Program for residential and light commercial window and exterior door installers in the fenestration industry.