Gap Between Roof And Siding

Wood trim and siding should always be installed with an air gap when installed at a roof ground or concrete contact area.

Gap between roof and siding.

Active 1 year 6 months ago. You ll often see exterior wall coverings installed right down on top of the shingles. Leave a 1 8 gap between the siding and the trim or other materials to allow for structural movement. Is it supposed to be like that.

Going up to the loft we noticed there is a considerable gap 5 6 cm between the roof and the wall like this. Never put a gap on one never seen anyone put a gap on one never gave it any thought but the reasoning for the gap usually on roof shingles is that the shake becomes wet won t dry out and will rot and decay faster without such a gap siding shingles ought not to have that problem. Slowly move down the joint to apply a steady bead of caulk into. Always caulk between the siding and the trim.

Vertical trim gap caulking. Ask question asked 3 years 7 months ago. Climb the ladder and inspect the caulking between the trim and the siding looking for any. Always prime or paint any cut edges that are inserted into a window j channel.

Viewed 22k times 18. We bought a new house last year. Inspectapedia has a vinyl siding guide that said the siding should stop 1 2 inch minimum distance above the shingles to prevent damage to the siding. Position a stepladder if needed beneath the window door or other area with gaps in the exterior trim.

Flashing is typically used to make the connection between the two. Do not caulk between siding and any built in receiving channels located at or around windows. My main concern is that the roofers will not be able to do a good job installing the roof with the siding so low.