Cedar Siding Corner Flashing

Width is a matter of taste and proper proportion.

Cedar siding corner flashing.

Otherwise it is possible for water to wick up the shingles and into the wall. Use overlapping 1x4s or 1x6s at outside corners or use 5 4 stock for a heavier look. This aluminum corner is for hardboard siding measuring up to 1 2 thick. These pieces are used to protect the wood that is exposed after lap siding has been installed.

Flashing should be made from a non corrosive material and should extend a minimum of 2 vertically up the wall. This aluminum trim is a great choice for siding corners lightweight yet durable. The base of this outside siding corner is 1 11 16 wide from center to outside edge. The 122 series corners are also available in copper or stainless steel by special order only and available in a wide variety of lengths and flange widths to cover most styles of wood siding.

These siding corners provide both stability and protection while giving a seamless look to hardboard siding. The most common are 3 4 inch or 1 1 4 inches thick. Siding corner is primed white and has a wood grain surface. 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.

Edge strip for corners. 122 series corners are designed primarily for wood siding. Flashing must be overlapped by the moisture barrier. Thickness of the corner board will depend on the thickness of the siding.

Face width 1 3 4 per side at the bottom tapering to 1 1 4 at the top. Building siding flashing finish details for building corners.