Installing a strip of self healing bituthane membrane like ice and water shield under the siding at the bottom of the wall may be a worthwhile investment.
Bottom of wall siding flasing details.
And the sheathing must be carefully protected with a continuous layer of house wrap at this point.
This will prevent moisture from leaking under the flashings and into the structure.
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.
Install flashing at bottom of all exterior walls and properly integrate the flashing with other wall water management details to direct water down and out of the wall.
In areas where snow may build up add a wide band of peel and stick membrane over the step flashing but under the sheathing wrap as shown.
Where the step flashing terminates along a sidewall is a common trouble spot for moisture problems.
Wall or siding connection to foundation top porch floors slabs.
The side wall flashing problem and solution.
Inspect the sidewall around and underneath the fascia and inside the house for signs.
I made this video this morning and i hope it help explain the flashing wall detail where the siding meets the roof.
Remember the rear of the profile is.
Flashing materials choices installation details specifications.
Endlap flashings a minimum of 6 and seal the lap joints with sealant.
To shed water and to facilitate the installation of the siding.
This aritcle describes the cause repair and prevention of leaks rot damage at a wood framed wall that was not properly flashed and sealed at the wall bottom.
Slip in the flashing.
If the kick out and step flashing can t tuck behind the siding screw on cap flashing to cover it then caulk along the top.
Lift the bottom shingle and slip in the kickout flashing.
Carefully detail the area at the bottom of the wall where the sill connects to the foundation.
The flashing profiles used for for metal siding were developed for two purposes.
The best solution is a preformed or custom bent kick out flashing to divert the water away from the siding.
Flashing and trim always begin flashing installation from the bottom and work up so that upper flashings are lapped on top of lower flashings.
Building wall or siding flashing details at horizontal surfaces.