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Thanks for your help with this and previous projects. Much appreciated.

Thanks! That will work for most the area. Where there is no longer sheathing cover part of the replaced header (about 6 inches at one end) would it be enough to cover this area with flashing tape?

Hello, I just replaced the framing around an exterior door, and need to patch some of the exterior sheathing (ideally a small area 2"x3") which is something called "Energy Brace Structural Sheathing" from a company that doesn't seem to exist anymore. It is is very thin (about 1/8 inch)...

Another related question--I still need to install a sill pan for the door... What is the best approach? Fabricate one out of metal (I have read that in the cold, metal can conduct the cold towards the inside and cause condensation)? Vinyl? Is using flashing adhesive to seal the overlapping...

I need to install a sill pan for a sliding glass door that was installed without one... What is the best approach? Fabricate one out of metal (I have read that in the cold, metal can conduct the cold towards the inside and cause condensation)? Vinyl? Is using flashing adhesive to seal the...

Well how 'bout that. There it is. Just like you said. Thanks for taking the time for what must have seemed like a silly question!

Hello. I have finished replacing some rotted sub flooring by a sliding glass door that opens to a second-floor deck, and have installed flashing that was not there previously (and which contributed to the problem). I have also replaced some of the bottom plate on each side of the door, as about...

Door near end of room and under cathederal ceiling.

No jack studs

Sliding glass door