Installation Instructions

14
Weather Barrier Self-Adhering Tape Application –
Units With Wood Brickmould
CUT HOUSEWRAP
FOLD UP &
TAPE OUT OF
THE WAY
CAULK
UNDERSIDE
OF FLAP
1. Use a utility knife to cut a flap in the housewrap
or building paper above the drip cap, the entire
width of the drip cap. Cut the corners at a diagonal
(FIGURE 1). Fold flap up and temporarily tape out
of the way.
2. Cut a piece of weather barrier self-adhering tape
6 inches tall and long enough to cover the drip cap
PLUS 12" (FIGURE 2).
3. Center weather barrier tape over the drip cap so
6" of tape extends on either side of the drip cap.
Tape must cover the nail heads securing the drip
cap and extend up onto the sheathing.
4. Use a rubber roller, on top of weather barrier
tape, to firmly seat the horizontal piece of tape.
5. Apply clear silicone sealant to underside of the
building paper or housewrap flap, along edges of
the seams (FIGURE 2).
6. Fold housewrap or building paper flap down
over the weather barrier tape (FIGURE 3). Use a
rubber roller on top of flap to smooth and spread
sealant applied in Step 5.
7. Cut two pieces of weather barrier sealing tape.
Make sealing tape 4" longer than the diagonal
seams. Apply tape over the diagonal seams so that
2" of tape extends beyond the ends of each seam
(FIGURE 3).
Improper use of hand and power tools could
result in personal injury and/or product damage.
Follow equipment manufacturers’ instructions for
safe operation. Always wear safety glasses.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FOLD
DOWN
FLAP
APPLY WEATHER
BARRIER SEALING
TAPE OVER SEAMS
EXTEND 2"
BEYOND
EACH
END OF
SEAM
FIGURE 3
4-Wide
All
Wd Bk Mld
Cld Nail Fin
Gen - All