Wall And Concrete Flashing

A wall or siding needs special detailing to prevent leaks and damage where the wall encounters any horizontal surface such as a foundation wall top or a concrete porch slab.

Wall and concrete flashing.

Tek 19 5a flashing details for concrete masonry walls ref. Another method of flashing a concrete wall is to cast the cap flashing into the wall. If the window or door is near the base of the wall the flashing should form a continuous envelope and be connected to the adjacent wall flashing. Water can penetrate through transverse joints in the copings or be adsorbed.

In this rogue episode matt will show you a method to waterproof this very tricky transition between a wall and flat concrete slab. Extend the flashing membrane throughout the rough opening and minimum 4 inches onto the face of the exterior wall. 660 i or masterseal awb 970 fib. The same problem occurs where a raised porch.

Although flashing is the primary focus of this tek it should be understood that the role of vapor retarders air barriers and insulation are also important elements to consider for any wall design as the performance of the entire system can be dependent on. Another metal flashing that is used with concrete and masonry in many parts of the country is lead. Additional information for flashing single wythe walls particularly architectural concrete masonry walls and means for providing a higher level of structural continuity at flashings is contained in tek 19 2a ref. 3 includes such details.

Flashing single wythe walls at the ends of bar joists which utilize wall pockets for bearing is shown in figures 8 and 8a. Properly installed wall flashing is critical to your building s health. Copper receiver cast in concrete wall. Masonry copings copings constructed with stone precast concrete or masonry should not be considered watertight.

Yet another option is to avoid metal flashing altogether and to use a pvc or rubberized asphalt product. This article series provides details of foundation tops building walls exterior trim wall corners and roof wall intersection flashing to prevent leaks water damage. Each method of flashing rough openings has unique advantages. See figures 3 7.

For example the crevice between concrete stairs and the foundation is a common entry point. This detail can be used on either a sloped or a flat roof. Pinhole free flashing membrane with a thickness of 12 30 mils. The cap flashing is attached to the base flashing by blind riveting.