We're having HardiePlank siding installed and the house is being wrapped with Tyvek over the open studs. I saw that the guys ran Tyvek up to the window edges, taping it with the Tyvek tape. The old FortiFiber flashing (circa 1973) fell away prior to them doing this. They did not add any new flashing around the window before the Tyvek. Do they need to? Thanks.
There should have been some new peel and stick flashing at the very least. You start from the bottom and work your way up with the tyvek overlapping the piece at the very top. It works much like overlapping shingle on a roof. In addition, a piece of head flashing above the window would have been nice if the window didn't have one incorporated into it already.
Josh, the job is almost done (final paint). But, they re-did it just like your post. They pulled back the Tyvek and Moistopped the window and then put back the Tyvek. Take care.
Hello AllenB:
When I open the Forum I always click on 'New Posts' at the top of the page. That way you are dealing with current questions and answers. It saves a lot of time.
Glenn
Flashing windows?
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