Chapter 4: Rain Screens
IN THIS LESSON
A. JOINT & SEAM FILLER
B. FASTFLASH
C. WRB (WATER-RESISTIVE BARRIER)
D. INSTALLED WINDOW
E. TRIM
F. HEAD FLASHING
G. FURRING
H. COR-A-VENT SV-5
I. CLADDING
Layer on WRB. Layer in a shingle method starting at the bottom and lapping top over bottom piece.
Install vertical furring to correspond with the framing method (aligned with vertical framing members).
Use untreated 1×4 furring.
Install trim.
Cut a slit in the WRB, fold up, and use tape to hold the flap out of the way while the head flashing is installed.
Attach head flashing.
Apply Joint & Seam Filler to the top of the back leg of the head flashing.
Tool Joint & Seam Filler into place.
Fold WRB flap back down and tape the slit to prevent water intrusion.
Attach remaining rain screen furring above head flashing.
Install Cor-A-Vent above the window.
Complete rain screen by installing siding.
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