Cedar Siding Corner Flashing

This aluminum corner is for hardboard siding measuring up to 1 2 thick.

Cedar siding corner flashing.

Use overlapping 1x4s or 1x6s at outside corners or use 5 4 stock for a heavier look. Siding corner is primed white and has a wood grain surface. Cedar shingle siding must never rest on the horizontal surface of flashing. Otherwise it is possible for water to wick up the shingles and into the wall.

Face width 1 3 4 per side at the bottom tapering to 1 1 4 at the top. Edge strip for corners. These pieces are used to protect the wood that is exposed after lap siding has been installed. These siding corners provide both stability and protection while giving a seamless look to hardboard siding.

The 122 series corners are also available in copper or stainless steel by special order only and available in a wide variety of lengths and flange widths to cover most styles of wood siding. 122 series corners are designed primarily for wood siding. Flashing must be overlapped by the moisture barrier. Flashing should be made from a non corrosive material and should extend a minimum of 2 vertically up the wall.

Use a felt paper spline wrapped around the corner and extending 6 inches beyond the corner board to protect the joints where the siding meets the corner boards see figure 1 5 at left. Thickness of the corner board will depend on the thickness of the siding. Width is a matter of taste and proper proportion. Building siding flashing finish details for building corners.

Outside aluminum siding corners in different sizes. This aluminum trim is a great choice for siding corners lightweight yet durable.