| 摘要 |
A corner flashing system is provided for sealing the corners of recessed window frames against moisture penetration. In a preferred embodiment, the system comprises first and second double-flap members, a half-cube member, and caulking. The first and second double-flap members, and the half-cube member are preferably made of asphalt or petroleum based material. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises one double-flap member, a modified half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a single member that combines a double-flap member and a half-cube member, and caulking. In another preferred embodiment, the system comprises a combination member, a double-flap member, and caulking. |
| 主权项 |
1. A method of flashing a recessed framed wall condition in a building wall, the framed wall condition including an inner frame and an outer frame, the method comprising the steps of:
securing a flexible flashing member generally in a corner of the outer frame of the building wall such that a vertical seating flange of the flashing member contacts a generally vertical surface of the outer frame, a horizontal seating flange of the flashing member contacts a generally horizontal surface of the outer frame, a front seating flange of the flashing member contacts an outer front surface of the outer frame, and a rear seating flange of the flashing member contacts a front surface of the inner frame of the building wall; wherein a height of the rear seating flange as measured from the horizontal surface of the outer frame to a top edge of the rear seating flange is equal to a height of the vertical seating flange as measured from the horizontal surface of the outer frame to a top edge of the vertical seating flange. |
