Vinyl siding

[David A. Andersen]

Now that I blew up the picture I can see what your talking about Peter.

Now it really looks like crap!

[rmacinnes]

Just wanted to thank everyone for their input. It has been very helpful.

Bruce MacInnes

[Larry D. Kage]

Originally Posted by prussell

That window is called a new construction window in my neck of the woods. The J channel is built into the window frame and has a nailing flanged that protrudes away from the frame and is under the siding. To flash this window we use a product called Vicor which is basically ice and water shield and it come in 6", 8", or 12" rolls. Once the window is installed you apply the Vicor over the nailing flange starting at the bottom of the window, then up the sides and the top last.

One important thing to remember is, in order to complete the building envelope the top of the window nailing flange must be under the building paper and then the Vicor can be installed.

The picture posted here you can see a bit of the Vicor against the window frame, it is black just like ice and water shield. I see nothing wrong with this installation other than that.

Peter has it correct, IMO, especially about the top nail fin being under the building paper and the use of Vicor. Now, if the installers would do it right and make it look good...

[Peter C. Russell]

Originally Posted by lkage

Peter has it correct, IMO, especially about the top nail fin being under the building paper and the use of Vicor. Now, if the installers would do it right and make it look good...

That will be the day.......