Flashing In A Masonry Wall

Flashing's can be installed in various places in a masonry wall they are:

• Above the wall openings.
• Below the wall openings
• Base of the wall.
• On shelf angles.

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The functions of the flashing in each of these locations are as follows:

• Above the wall openings the flashing's are provided to keep the wall out of moisture.
• Below the wall openings’ flashing are used to collect the water and directs them to exterior.
• On shelf angles flashing's are provided to stop the moisture from air through its vertical flow.
• Usually moisture penetrates the walls and travels downwards. To collect the maximum moisture accumulation flashing's are provided at the base of the wall, where the wall      rests of the foundation.