Install Z Channel Above Gutters

Begin at either end of the wall and set the level middle section of the z flashing onto the top edge of the siding panel with the wider flange upward and against the wall framing.

Install z channel above gutters.

Window and door cap 1 25 in x 120 in x 1 56 in aluminum z flashing. It is a corner or end piece that resembles the letter j. Z channels are designed to be used in metal roofing applications instead of a j channel the z channel flashing metal acts as a receiver for panels ridge caps and headwall flashing it also assists in preventing water penetration since its installation is water directional. Install the first length of z flashing.

Flush the end of the flashing length with the wall corner and secure the flashing to the framing with an 8d nail at each wall stud. Cut half inch notches into the z flashing on both ends where the flashing bends using the tin snips. This allows you to bend the center part of the flashing over the sides of the door to cover the. It s possible that you could cut the rotton parts off install the z flashing and just put a wider trim board along the bottom.

J channel is a piece designed to fit over siding and soffit pieces. It mounts the siding to the wall and helps hold the soffit in place. Install the z flashing end caps item 4 using rivets item 16 install the gutter end caps item 7 using rivets item 16 install the gutter brackets item 8 install the gutter item 6 using rivets item 16 when installing the gutter secure the high end first and using a stringline allow a minimum fall in the gutter of 1 in 500. J channel comes in 12 foot sections and is either 1 2 inch thick or 5 8 inches thick.