Do you caulk window drip cap?

Another place that should never be caulked is the space between the siding and the flashing above a window; this piece of flashing is often referred to as drip flashing, drip cap, or head flashing. Caulking this opening shut is a very common defect, even on new construction.

Do you need a drip cap on an exterior door?

Drip caps are an essential component of a waterproofing system that includes properly installed exterior cladding, trim, a weather-resistive barrier (WRB), and flashing tape.

Where should you not caulk?

What must be caulked

• Caulking Corners.
• Butt-joints….
• Trim boards & Wood Windows.
• Garage door trim – but never any part of the garage door itself.
• Imperfections on the Siding.
• Window weep hole should not be caulked.
• Garage door panels should not be caulked.
• The bottom of siding boards should not be caulked.

What is the purpose of overlapping the drip cap?

The whole purpose is to direct the water into the gutters. It should never be installed outside the gutter (i.e against the fascia board). For proper water drainage, the drip edge on the rakes should always overlap the drip edge on the eaves. This works out correctly if you do the eaves first.

Should you caulk around door trim?

Not only is caulking around exterior door jambs important for sealing out drafts; it will make your trim paint job look much more professional when you fill in all those unsightly gaps and seams.

How much overlap should drip edge have?

Adjacent drip edge pieces should be lapped minimum 2 inches. Asphalt shingles should overhang the exterior edge of the drip edge by ¼ to ¾-inch.

What is the purpose of a drip cap?

Drip cap is an L-shaped flashing that goes over windows and doors after they’re installed (but before siding is installed) to prevent moisture from seeping in from above. One leg of the “L” goes over the window or door brick mold, while the other lies behind the siding that will go above.

Do you caulk around doors?

Interior door frames and interior wood trim need to be caulked before priming and painting. This will produce a smooth, finished and professional look for the final painted room. Apply fast-drying latex caulk for interior frames whenever you want to fill gaps and holes prior to applying your paint.

Does drip edge touch fascia?

A vertical drip edge lip extends down roughly 1 5/8″ and as Steve points out, should not be set tight against the fascia board or water may run behind the gutter and down the fascia, inviting leaks and rot.