The flashing protects the top edge of the water table and ensures that any water that gets behind the siding is routed away from the sheathing.
House siding water table.
My house never had this originally and i haven t seen one house.
This is a traditional trim detail at the bottom of the building and acts as a skirt board band to separate the siding from the foundation.
Using a table saw rip 1 1 2 inches off the top of a clapboard for a starter strip.
But before we slap up some hardie cement siding we have to get the water table trim on.
If the repair is longer than 8 feet run a vertical bead of caulk near the end of one strip and overlap it with the next strip by 6 inches.
Secure it to every other stud with one 7d nail.
Water table flashing many traditional homes have a wide board called the water table that runs around the house along the foundation and supports the first piece of siding.
Ledger flashing is sold in 8 foot lengths.
Prop its thickest edge 1 8 inch above the water table.
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