Cedar Siding Corner Flashing

This aluminum corner is for hardboard siding measuring up to 1 2 thick.

Cedar siding corner flashing.

Siding corner is primed white and has a wood grain surface. These pieces are used to protect the wood that is exposed after lap siding has been installed. Cedar shingle siding must never rest on the horizontal surface of flashing. The most common are 3 4 inch or 1 1 4 inches thick.

Otherwise it is possible for water to wick up the shingles and into the wall. Building siding flashing finish details for building corners. These siding corners provide both stability and protection while giving a seamless look to hardboard siding. The base of this outside siding corner is 1 11 16 wide from center to outside edge.

Flashing should be made from a non corrosive material and should extend a minimum of 2 vertically up the wall. Use a felt paper spline wrapped around the corner and extending 6 inches beyond the corner board to protect the joints where the siding meets the corner boards see figure 1 5 at left. This aluminum trim is a great choice for siding corners lightweight yet durable. Edge strip for corners.

Outside aluminum siding corners in different sizes. 122 series corners are designed primarily for wood siding. Face width 1 3 4 per side at the bottom tapering to 1 1 4 at the top. Use overlapping 1x4s or 1x6s at outside corners or use 5 4 stock for a heavier look.

Width is a matter of taste and proper proportion. Flashing must be overlapped by the moisture barrier.