Moisture can sneak in through the smallest openings, and the places most at risk are the obvious ones. Windows and doors where the frame meets the wall, siding joints where two boards or panels butt together, and trim pieces like corner boards are all areas where water can get in. These entry points can see […]
Why did siding installers start putting pieces of flashing behind each lap siding joint?
In the past, siding installers would caulk the butt joints between pieces of lap siding.
Read MoreButt Joint Flashing – Why use flashing with Lap Siding?
Why Siding Installers are Switching To JointFlash™ Flashing the butt joints on James Hardie and LP lap siding is the norm these days. We used to use caulk on every seam, leading to faulty and cracked joints. The durability was inconsistent, and it simply looked terrible. Now, with most siding installers switching over to flashing […]
