Michael Geile
New Member
I'm replacing my hideous aluminum siding with LP Smartside and updating the rain protection at the window installations.
The base is OSB. Then I put a layer of Tyvek and seal all seams as per manufacturer instrusions. Then I install the LP Smartside to the instructions.
I made z-flashing over the windows to improve water shed. The trim manufacturer recommends a 1/4 inch gap left above the z-flashing; I'm guessing that is so when water runs over the flashing that it doesn't soak into the trim piece. I used Tyvek tape to seal the Tyvec to the flashing - make all water run down. However, after the trim is up, you can see the Tyvek printing through the 1/4 gap above the window - it's fairly noticeable.
Caulking the gap doesn't make sense - the whole purpose of the z-flashing is to let waster run to the outside and down the exterior. And I doubt if the Tyvek tape will take paint.
Any suggestions on how to cover the gap so the tape printing isn't visible while retaining the desired drainage?
The base is OSB. Then I put a layer of Tyvek and seal all seams as per manufacturer instrusions. Then I install the LP Smartside to the instructions.
I made z-flashing over the windows to improve water shed. The trim manufacturer recommends a 1/4 inch gap left above the z-flashing; I'm guessing that is so when water runs over the flashing that it doesn't soak into the trim piece. I used Tyvek tape to seal the Tyvec to the flashing - make all water run down. However, after the trim is up, you can see the Tyvek printing through the 1/4 gap above the window - it's fairly noticeable.
Caulking the gap doesn't make sense - the whole purpose of the z-flashing is to let waster run to the outside and down the exterior. And I doubt if the Tyvek tape will take paint.
Any suggestions on how to cover the gap so the tape printing isn't visible while retaining the desired drainage?