Working with flashing and beading

[pchast]

What about some of the composites used to replace wood trim on
houses. I understand it can be pretty flexible?

 

[ghcoe]

What about some of the composites used to replace wood trim on
houses. I understand it can be pretty flexible?

Yes, some are flexible but they are expensive.

 

[smit0577]

I took a casual stroll through HD and didn't see any 2X2 flashing - everything had some sort of drip cap/edge/shape thing that didn't look like what you're using (straightforward L shape). There were rolls of flat flashing that I suppose one could bend, but, that sounds like a real project.

Then, in my lurking on this awesome forum I came across this:

viewtopic.php?f=55&t=60264

It shows how a pop rivet tool works (which is cool for me to see) and I'm wondering if you have any comments on how this technique relates to yours. The only stuff available is 1 5/8, so it would be useful only on 1 1/2 foam, but at least that forces a decision...)

Thanks!

 

[greygoos]

I took a casual stroll through HD and didn't see any 2X2 flashing - everything had some sort of drip cap/edge/shape thing that didn't look like what you're using (straightforward L shape). There were rolls of flat flashing that I suppose one could bend, but, that sounds like a real project.

Then, in my lurking on this awesome forum I came across this:

viewtopic.php?f=55&t=60264

It shows how a pop rivet tool works (which is cool for me to see) and I'm wondering if you have any comments on how this technique relates to yours. The only stuff available is 1 5/8, so it would be useful only on 1 1/2 foam, but at least that forces a decision...)

Thanks!

In my local HD they keep the 2 X 2 in with the metal studs and nobody but nobody could find it. I dug dozens of studs out of the way and found it buried underneath.

 

[ghcoe]

I took a casual stroll through HD and didn't see any 2X2 flashing - everything had some sort of drip cap/edge/shape thing that didn't look like what you're using (straightforward L shape). There were rolls of flat flashing that I suppose one could bend, but, that sounds like a real project.

Then, in my lurking on this awesome forum I came across this:

viewtopic.php?f=55&t=60264

It shows how a pop rivet tool works (which is cool for me to see) and I'm wondering if you have any comments on how this technique relates to yours. The only stuff available is 1 5/8, so it would be useful only on 1 1/2 foam, but at least that forces a decision...)

Thanks!

It seems that every HD or Lowes I go to their flashing and beading are never in the same areas. I would ask or check on their website. The website will show if it is available at a store near you.

That is a crimping tool not a pop rivet tool shown on that thread. I never used a crimping tool with my construction. I have used a pop rivet gun a lot though. Pop rivets work great with flashing.

Here I am using a template to drill a 3/16" hole for a rivet. At this location I am attaching a shelf channel to the door frame. The shelf channel runs along the front of the shelf to the opposite side of the trailer where it will be also pop riveted to the other door frame.

Then I inserted a 3/16" rivet into the hole and used the pop rivet gun to set the rivet.

This is the rivet once it is "popped" into place.

 

[smit0577]

A-ha. Thanks! Looks great

 

[greaper007-TNT]

Nevermind

 

[tomhawk]

I too am not seeing a large choice of flashing at my local box stores. I did see rolls of flashing that seem quite thrifty. I have access to a DIY flashing brake so maybe making my own custom bends would not be hard. The rolls are available in either aluminum or galvanized. Do you have any preference? I could imagine a difference between the two for anchor points.

 

[ghcoe]

I too am not seeing a large choice of flashing at my local box stores. I did see rolls of flashing that seem quite thrifty. I have access to a DIY flashing brake so maybe making my own custom bends would not be hard. The rolls are available in either aluminum or galvanized. Do you have any preference? I could imagine a difference between the two for anchor points.

Not real sure if it would make a big difference. The premade flashing that I have been using is galvanized. I found the best selection of flashing at Home Depot, might just see if they can order it in for you. Not sure if the rolls would be the same thickness or not. I would think that it would be a lighter gauge.