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Better Window, Door, and Trim Cap Flashing
Don't let your guard down just because these flashings are on vertical surfaces—learn to install drip caps to reliably block water from leaking into your walls.
How to Bend Custom Cap Flashing
Use a brake to custom-bend your own cap flashing to better protect the tops of your windows, doors, and other horizontal exterior-trim transitions.
Rainscreen and Window Installation in Portland, Oregon
Builder Josh Salinger shows how his crew installs, waterproofs, and air-seals a window in a wall with rainscreen siding details and a self-adhered housewrap.
Airtight and Waterproof Window Installation
In this episode of FHB House Wisconsin, builder Ian Schwandt shows how to flash a window opening for a high-performance home with a rainscreen under the siding.
Flashing a Round Window
The process is the same as for a rectangular window, but special attention should be paid to the head flashing.
Replacing Windows on a 1980s Farmhouse Renovation
Remodeler Josh Oduin points out mistakes made on the previous window install and shows how to make an airtight and watertight replacement.
Vinyl Siding over Failing Cedar
The FHB podcast team troubleshoots an issue with failing cedar siding and discusses the installation of vinyl on top.
What You Need to Know When Working With Hannoband Tape
An expert builder shares his experience using this expanding-foam tape as an alternative to traditional spray foam to seal gaps around new windows.
Vapor-Permeable Flashing Tape
New water-resistive ZIP System Flashing Tape from Huber ups the ante for moisture control.
Installing ZIP System Sheathing: Rough Openings With Liquid-Applied Flashing
In this Shop Class video, learn tips for applying ZIP System Liquid Flash to provide a continuous seal around window and door openings.

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