Best Practice Housewrap and Window Flashing

Seen at JLC-Live: Peter Heard's Building Clinic on Installing Cedar Siding begins with a detailed discussion and step-by-step instruction on integrating housewrap and window flashing to prevent leaks and other moisture problems.

Part 1A discussion of how weather barrier technology has affected home building. Why are so many builders still rooted in the past when it comes to controlling moisture? Watch video. — **Part 1**
A discussion of how weather barrier technology has affected home building. Why are so many builders still rooted in the past when it comes to controlling moisture? Watch video.

Part 2As we've evolved from using tar paper to housewrap beneath siding, the need to educate ourselves on installation best practices has never been greater. Watch video — **Part 2**
As we've evolved from using tar paper to housewrap beneath siding, the need to educate ourselves on installation best practices has never been greater. Watch video

Part 3How many of us have used a hammer tacker to install housewrap? There are much better ways that won't riddle the wall WRB with tiny holes. Watch video — **Part 3**
How many of us have used a hammer tacker to install housewrap? There are much better ways that won't riddle the wall WRB with tiny holes. Watch video

Part 4Most of us recognize that a drainable housewrap provides better performance than a smooth housewrap. But do you know the best way to install them? Watch video — **Part 4**
Most of us recognize that a drainable housewrap provides better performance than a smooth housewrap. But do you know the best way to install them? Watch video

Part 5How you prep the window opening before installing the unit is essential to a leakproof window. Watch video — **Part 5**
How you prep the window opening before installing the unit is essential to a leakproof window. Watch video

Part 6In the building codes, the window manufacturer's installation instructions take precedence. But you still have to integrate all the flashings and trim to keep moisture problems at bay. Watch video — **Part 6**
In the building codes, the window manufacturer's installation instructions take precedence. But you still have to integrate all the flashings and trim to keep moisture problems at bay. Watch video

Part 7After the window has been flashed and trimmed, there are still critical details to ensure the long-term viability of the installation. Watch video — **Part 7**
After the window has been flashed and trimmed, there are still critical details to ensure the long-term viability of the installation. Watch video

Peter Heard is the owner of North Country Carpentry & Restoration, Inc. operating on the east end of Long Island, New York. For 25 years Peter has been restoring homes from the mid to late 19th century. Peter has built a solid reputation by satisfying the design and finish needs of purist homeowners.