I thought it smart to search here before proceeding.
Install windows underneath siding or on top.
The head flashing is installed in a bed of caulking onto the top of the window frame.
Outie windows w 1 5 foam we re a couple of weeks out from installing windows as outies along with 1 5 of rigid foam.
The cement board panels are fastened to the battens.
Then slide the tool horizontally along the lock to release it.
The wrb is lapped over the head flashing or the flashing is taped.
For home remodels vinyl siding can even be installed directly over some forms of existing siding.
Vinyl siding sheds water never rots is easy to repair and never needs painting.
Cutting and installing the siding 1 place the piece of siding to be installed under the window along the bottom edge and hold it where it will be located horizontally along the wall.
Vinyl siding covers millions of new construction homes.
For many homeowners the only thing better than vinyl siding is do it yourself vinyl siding installation.
Cut a piece of flashing out of felt paper and install it at the bottom corners of the windows before you install the side j channels.
My question veers off a bit but i notice as did derrick kreinert in ques 16 that housewrap should be installed over the foam not the sheathing.
At the head the panel is kept up about 3 8.
Draw a line on the wall along the top of each siding course before you pull the nails.
Slide the zip tool under the butt edge of the siding hook the locking edge and pull down.
Overlap the flashing onto the row of siding just below the window.
The rain screen battens are run down to the top of the window flange.
8 install the top row of siding.
Now any water that runs inside the j channels will come out on top of the siding and out the weep holes designed for this purpose.
Nevertheless you can install the siding first if you have already started on that.
Tips when installing siding yourself.
It is just more beneficial to start with the windows.
Make the vertical cuts on the siding panel with a saw and make the horizontal cut with a utility knife then snap out the piece.
Sfgate has a web page for how to install them yourself but it is very informational on the installation of windows before siding and why you should go in that order.
