What flashes the windows?

Flashing the

window is installed the material installed around the windows designed to prevent the water from entering the gaps in the neighboring building surfaces. Wind rainwater can enter even small spaces remaining between the frame or the sheath of the window and the tiles or lining of the house. Lack of properly installed flashing can lead to water infiltration to inner walls that can cause wood rot and structural damage and insect infestation. The nails along the top of the window frame are removed and the frame is slightly pulled out of the tile to leave the space to slip the flashing material. Dirty areas should be cleaned and dried and any old seal should be removed with a sealant knife. After the flicker is in place under the tiles, it is added to the use of the original nail holes. Along the edge of the window, the bead is often added to the sealant with another degree of protection against unwanted moisture.

All window flashing must be weather resistant, durable and compatible with the surrounding building materialslived in a dwelling. A new flashing and/or sealant can be added to the existing flashing, but the compatibility of all materials must be thought out to prevent an undesirable chemical reaction. Vinyls are likely to respond negatively with other materials such as sealant, so always watch the product's warning labels.

This product is available in three basic types: sheet metal, vinyl and tape. Metal varieties are widely used and include aluminum, copper, zinc and galvanized and stainless steel. The flashing of vinyl is also called PVC flicker and is quite cheap. The flashing of the tape, also called a separate membrane, is the latest form of flashing windows.

All three types of flickering windows have advantages and disadvantages. The metal is durable and quite easily installed, but some metals may be difficult to work or have sharp edges. Stainless steel and galvanized steel flashes can be particularly difficult to workovat. Blinking vinyl is easy to work and can be cut to adapt to difficult areas, but not strong and can capture at cold temperatures. A separate membrane is easy enough for beginners to work, but can degrade at high temperatures or ultraviolet light.

Most houses built today have a flashing of windows installed. It is particularly important in coastal areas or other places susceptible to storms and heavy rain.