Put Aluminum Flashing Over Existing Garage Door

The guys are out in plainfield today making this garage door wood trim maintenance free by installing aluminum trim.

Put aluminum flashing over existing garage door. If you choose to install a front door made of steel you will need a helper. The type and location of the flashings will vary depending on the type of windows and doors. 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. For a wood window unit drip cap flashing can be installed over the trim piece often called brick molding that comes.

Aluminum capping complements your new garage door and exterior decor. In addition to the 12 colours of aluminum capping available our professionals use industrial grade caulking during the installation process that can be colour matched to your house s exterior decor. Measure both the door and rough opening to make sure the door is the right size. Install the kickout flashing.

Kickout flashing installs just like standard step flashing except that half of the kickout flashing hangs over the edge of the roof. Exhibit 2 exhibit 3. Your existing wooden garage doorframe is custom fitted with aluminum sheets that are custom cut and formed. This builder uses the same exterior door installation technique on garage service doors which are in an unprotected high wall area of the homes exterior.

2 cut the z flashing to the required length with a hacksaw or a pair of tin. Below is a picture of the garage service door in exhibit 2. The capping is sealed with industrial grade caulking and can also match your brick or your new garage door. Folding the z flashing over the side casing prevents water from entering the gap between the casing and the door frame.

This covers the worn out doorframe containing unsightly cracks and chips.