Pella 81AK0101 User Manual

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INTEGRATING THE DOOR TO THE WATER

RESISTIVE BARRIER (continued):

B. Apply top flashing tape. Cut a piece of flashing

tape long enough to go across the top of the door

and extend at least 1" past the side flashing tape

on both sides. Apply the tape 1/2" onto the frame

cladding, over the top nailing fin as shown. Fold

the overlapping tape down, and press all tape

down firmly.

Exterior

C. Fold down top flap of

water resistive barrier.

D. Apply flashing tape to diagonal cuts. Cut pieces of flashing tape at least 1" longer

than the diagonal cuts in the water resistive barrier. Apply the tape covering the

entire diagonal cut in the water resistive barrier at both upper corners of the door.
Note: Be sure to overlap the top corners.

Exterior

As required by local code (such as Florida product approval system),

additional anchors may be required. Install them at this time.

DOOR REPLACEMENT IN SIDING

WITHOUT NAIL FIN:

Head Flashing Instruction and Rough Opening Preparation

A. Prepare the head flashing by cutting it the same width

as the j-channel/siding opening.

B. Pry the top (head) j-channel/siding away from the

sheathing enough so the head flashing can be slid

under the house wrap (if present).

C. Insert the head flashing behind the j-channel/

siding and behind the house wrap (if present).

HEAD FLASHING

HOUSE WRAP

SIDING

FLASHING TAPE

J-CHANNEL

Note: Pella Recommends and some codes require the use of a head drip flashing. If there

is a functioning, existing flashing, proceed to step 5D.