Door Flashing

Podcast Episode 627: Leaky Doors, Flashing, and Kneewalls
Listeners write in about off-site construction, displaying old walls, and building outbuildings and ask questions about leaky doors, missing flashing, and insulating kneewalls.
Insulating Foam for High-Performance Windows
Watch for a quick tutorial on how to air-seal with canned foam around a window.
Step-by-Step Install Prehung Exterior Doors
This straightforward method focuses on water management, air infiltration, and smooth operation.
Choosing the Right Construction Tape for the Job
Keeping out air and water for the long haul requires using seam and flashing tape the right way.
Better Window, Door, and Trim Cap Flashing
Don't let your guard down just because these flashings are on vertical surfaces—learn to install drip caps to reliably block water from leaking into your walls.
How to Bend Custom Cap Flashing
Use a brake to custom-bend your own cap flashing to better protect the tops of your windows, doors, and other horizontal exterior-trim transitions.
Window and Door Flashing Guide
This collection of articles and videos will help you find the materials and construction details you need for a leak-free installation of doors, windows, siding, and more.
Podcast Episode 144: Why Won’t My Wood Floors Stay Flat?
After answering the question "Where has Justin been?", the Fine Homebuilding editors dig into several cases of what happens when wood gets wet.
Podcast Episode 75 — Electrical, Flooring, and the Art of Craftsmanship
Tools, Window Installation, Hardwood Flooring, Circular Saws, and Electrical Panels
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