Wood Hinged Patio Door - Weather Shield

Weather Barrier Self-Adhering Tape Application forUnits with Nailing FinsFIGURE 11. On the exterior, apply a high-quality weatherbarrier self-adhering tape or equivalent (ice stormshield). Apply to the sides, starting at the top of thehead nailing fin and run it down so that it extends6” past the bottom nailing fin. Tape must cover theentire nailing fin, including the installation holes andthe joint between the fin and the building’ssheathing. Use a rubber roller to apply (FIGURE 1).Improper use of hand and power tools couldresult in personal injury and/or product damage.Follow equipment manufacturers’ instructions forsafe operation. Always wear safety glasses.FIGURE 2WIDTH OF VERTICAL TAPETOP NAILING FIN2. Use a utility knife to cut a slit in the building wrapabove the head nailing fin, the entire length of thedoor unit PLUS the width of the vertical tape on thesides of the door (FIGURE 2).FIGURE 33. After cutting the slit above the top nailing fin,slide the high-quality weather barrier self-adheringtape or equivalent under the building paper makingsure the tape covers the nailing fin (FIGURE 3).8