Application Guide

6. Cutting Water-Resistive Barrier for Jambs: Cut Water-
Resistive Barrier to fit rough opening jamb (Fig 11.7).
Fig. 11.7 ______________________________________________
7. Installing Water-Resistive Barrier at Jambs: Fold Water-
Resistive Barrier into rough opening. Bottom leg must
overlap first layer. Do not staple immediately below the
sill/jamb corners (Fig 11.8).
Fig. 11.8 ______________________________________________
8. Installing the Window: After the strips of Water-
Resistive Barrier have been installed at the sill and
jambs as shown, the window can be installed
(Fig 11.9).
Fig. 11.9 ______________________________________________
9. Metal Flashing Profile: The flashing above the window
should be fabricated in the profile shown. Flashing
material should be corrosion resistant and compatible
with other construction materials (Fig 11.10). The
length of the cap flashing must be at least as long as
the top of the window and may be up to 1/2 in. (13mm)
longer at each end when installed (not mandatory).
Fig. 11.10 _____________________________________________
NOTE: Head flashing is typically the responsibility or the window/
door installer not the EIFS installer unless that is clearly indicated in
contract documents.
19