Vinyl Siding Around Kickout Flashing

In the picture at left a roofer has added a kick out flashing at the junction of a roof and dormer.

Vinyl siding around kickout flashing.

Without a kickout water will eventually get behind the siding and into the wall where it will wreak havoc for years before you notice any signs of a leak. Kickout flashing replaces the first piece on step flashing and redirects water away from the siding ideally into a gutter. Vinyl siding is a good choice because it breathes and when water does enter into the system it can dry out again in our low humidity air. The siding slides behind vinyl siding.

Available in a variety of colors and styles vinyl siding is widely used and favored by many contractors and do it yourselfers for its durability. Unfortunately there is still lots of water damage occurring because of poorly installed flashing in behind the wall cladding systems. Vinyl siding installation is designed to hang loosely on the sheathing so that it can expand and contract with temperature changes. Inspect the sidewall around and underneath the fascia and inside the house for signs of moisture damage and repair any rotted areas.

Vinyl siding depends on a few special trim pieces that either hold everything together or hide the edges and ends of the panels. Undersill trim for instance is installed under windowsills or other horizontal projections and grasps the top edge of the siding panel below it see installing window trim. The vinyl siding closest to the roof was pulled loose and slit to allow the instillation of the kick out flashing which was worked up back under the exiting step flashing and the siding then replaced. The vinyl siding institute has produced an excellent installation guide.

Gap at all ends. Add felt if needed before nailing the new wood on and prime the new wood on all four sides before installing it. Best way to cut vinyl siding and installation.