Water table flashing many traditional homes have a wide board called the water table that runs around the house along the foundation and supports the first piece of siding.
House siding water table.
If the repair is longer than 8 feet run a vertical bead of caulk near the end of one strip and overlap it with the next strip by 6 inches.
Ledger flashing is sold in 8 foot lengths.
Prop its thickest edge 1 8 inch above the water table.
The flashing protects the top edge of the water table and ensures that any water that gets behind the siding is routed away from the sheathing.
But before we slap up some hardie cement siding we have to get the water table trim on.
Siding an old house 1 water table trim.
Secure it to every other stud with one 7d nail.
Line up the lower edge or butt edge of the first full width clapboard so that it covers the starter strip and lies a hair above the water table.
The water table should extend about an inch over the foundation and be protected by a metal drip cap tucked under the housewrap or building paper.
Using a table saw rip 1 1 2 inches off the top of a clapboard for a starter strip.