Drip Cap Over Window Trim

Measuring window since the window trim drip cap will serve as a sort of awning over the top of your window the main measure that must be taken is the width of the window.

Drip cap over window trim.

Ekena millwork 2 in. If you rely on caulking to prevent water from coming into this joint it will eventually leak sooner if the window sticks slight out beyond the siding as it usually does. For pricing and availability. Window trim door frame ornamental mouldings moulding peel stick moulding garage door tr 1 5 cap bone.

For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes. In stock at store today. Drip cap window door trim. Drip cap moulding pvc 12 pack model lwm187x96swpv case 12 108 47 case.

Royal building products 1 5 8 in x 12 ft pvc drip cap. Item 15551 model 5610400120. Yes you should always put a flashing over the top of a window called a drip cap. If you have vinyl or metal flanged windows for instance you can install drip cap flashing 4 the home depot over the window itself or over the top trim piece that you install.

The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors. Early in my building career we ordered the stock uncoated aluminum drip caps from our local building materials supplier to install over window and door head trim and skirt boards band boards. Door window moulding 10 general purpose moulding 2 get it fast. Drip cap drip cap is an l shaped flashing that goes over windows and doors after they re installed but before siding is installed to prevent moisture from seeping in from above.

The back leg was only an inch and drip leg was just a square 90 degree 1 4 in. One leg of the l goes over the window or door brick mold while the other lies behind the siding that will go above. Because water will sit on that ledge and degrade the caulking. For pricing and availability.