Abstract: A closure assembly and a method of installing the closure assembly are provided. A insertion opening is formed in water resistant barrier covering a rough opening that generally corresponds to a perimeter of the rough opening. A drainage system including a channel assembly is installed on a sill surface of the rough opening. The closure assembly is inserted into the rough opening and temporarily secured to the structure. At least one shim carried on the closure assembly is adjusted to level the closure assembly in the rough opening. A sealing member attached to the closure assembly is engaged with the water resistant barrier. A foam material is delivered into at least a portion of a space between perimeter edge surfaces of the closure assembly and inner surfaces of the rough opening to permanently secure the closure assembly within the rough opening.

Abstract: A masonry wall includes a masonry foundation, a flashing unit disposed on the masonry foundation, a masonry weep structure, a mortar bed and at least one layer of masonry units disposed upon the mortar bed. A gap defined between the back surface of the masonry unit and the back edge is sufficient to allow water that has seeped through a plurality of masonry units to downwardly toward the platform. A mesh masonry weep structure is disposed on the platform of the flashing unit to allow drainage of water that has seeped behind the wall. A modular flashing unit and template system facilitates building a masonry foundation and quick application of flashing.

Abstract: A rain gutter diverter includes a body and a diverter wall. The body includes a roof and side walls to capture water running down a valley between roof sections. The diverted wall forms a vertical splitter and directs the captured flow into the gutter.

Abstract: The invention discloses an improved seal for providing protection against water, water vapor, and other vapors from entering into and permeating through a concrete slab. The seal includes three primary functional edges extending from a common junction, a first edge positioned substantially horizontally to be moisture proof fastened to a geo-membrane liner over which a slab is to be poured, a second edge extending downwardly to the first edge to be embedded into a foundation, and a third edge extending upwardly from the first edge to be embedded into the slab. The invention applies to both monolithic and non-monolithic pours.

Abstract: A self-adhesive flashing for integrating a flanged fenestration unit installed in a rough opening in a wall with a water resistive barrier where the flashing includes an elongated substrate having a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer adhered to at least one side of the substrate along a lateral edge of the substrate and methods for applying the flashing.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a flashing is adapted for installation to protect a ledger board from environmental conditions. The flashing comprises an insertion lip, a support section, a base section and an extension section. The support section coupled to the insertion lip. The base section is coupled to the support section and is substantially in parallel with the insertion lip. The extension section is coupled to the base section and includes a first part and a drip edge. The drip edge includes a kick extending away from the first part and a hem extending from an edge portion of the kick back toward a rear surface of the extension section.

Abstract: A window backdam assembly includes an elongate backdam placed flat on top of a window sill near an interior end. A portion of the window sill adjacent to the exterior end is temporarily uncovered. A one-piece waterproof adhesive material is placed over the entire backdam and uncovered portion of the window sill. The elastic adhesive material is generously sized to cover the backdam, the uncovered window sill, and lower portions of the jambs of the window frame and structural panel. Thin flashing material may be applied horizontally to the structural panel beneath the sill, vertically along the two jambs of the panel, and horizontally on the top portion of panel, thereby forming a border around the panel opening.

Abstract: A flashing and method for installing a window or other portal in a wall opening is provided. The flashing includes a base member with first and second portions that are angled so that an outer surface of the first portion can be disposed against a sill of the opening and an outer surface of the second portion can be disposed against one of the jambs of the opening. A front face plate of the flashing extends perpendicularly from the first and second portions of the base member, and a plurality of channels in the base member are structured to direct water toward and through the front face plate.

Abstract: Concrete masonry units, CMU, windows and doors are flashed by applying a side flashing to the top and sides of the rough opening before blocking, applying a sill pan in the bottom of the rough opening, and then installing the window or door. Portions of the side flashings on the top and sides of the rough opening are then bent over the side and top window or door flanges so that a portion of the side flashings may be adhered or otherwise fastened to the flanges to provide a seal.

Abstract: A sill pan system is provided for installation along the bottom plate of a framed-in window or door opening to prevent water leakage. The system includes end pieces that are fitted in the bottom corners of the opening and a central web that spans, partially overlaps, and is adhered to the end pieces. The central web is formed of a transparent or translucent plastic to allow visual confirmation that a good seal is formed between the overlapping portions of the web and end pieces. The web is formed with inside flanges and flashing strips that are connected with flexible hinges so that web material can be rolled into a roll. The components may be formed with an abrasion resistant upper surface cladding and the central web may be formed with longitudinally extending drain channels for directing water to the ends of the pan for drainage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a flashing for weatherproofing an aperture made in an inclined roof to allow passage of a vertical member such as chimney through the inclined roof. This flashing has a base member adapted to be mounted over the aperture and a surrounding member that is tubular in shape and extends upwardly from the base member to fit around the vertical member. The base member comprises a covering panel of quadrilateral shape having a top edge adapted to be positioned on an upper part of the inclined roof, a bottom edge adapted to be positioned on a lower part of the inclined roof, two opposite side edges and an opening large enough to allow passage of the vertical member therethrough. A bottom side wall projects downwardly from the bottom edge of the covering panel and two lateral side walls respectively extend downwardly from the opposite side edges of the covering panel and sidewardly from the bottom side wall in a tapering fashion.

Abstract: A flashing providing directional vanes, ribbing, scoring or etchings on its working surface which is suitable for joining, or providing backing for, sections of roofing materials, sections of exterior wall material, particularly at corners, and sections of the walls of a bathtub or shower stall and causes accumulated moisture flow to be directed inwardly toward a moisture drainage point for the flashing rather than outwardly toward the surrounding building structure.

Abstract: A flashing and method for installing a window or other portal in a wall opening is provided. The flashing includes a base member with first and second portions that are angled so that an outer surface of the first portion can be disposed against a sill of the opening and an outer surface of the second portion can be disposed against one of the jambs of the opening. A front face plate of the flashing extends perpendicularly from the first and second portions of the base member, and a plurality of channels in the base member are structured to direct water toward and through the front face plate.

Abstract: A flashing and weep apparatus allows for simple installation and accurate placement windows and doors in cavity wall construction. In a first embodiment, the flashing and weep apparatus is a two-panel extrusion that has a flashing panel that acts as a non-porous support for the masonry veneer. This embodiment also includes a second panel which is joined at a generally right angle to the first panel to be juxtaposed against the outer face of the inner wall in the cavity wall construction. Weep channels are formed between the two panels and allow for the drainage and dissipation of water and other moisture in the cavity wall system. In a second embodiment, membrane is initially attached to and draped along the lower portion of the inner wall immediately above the sill or lintel. The membrane extends across the cavity spacing between the walls to underlie the masonry components forming the outer veneer.

Abstract: A metal-foil-containing flashing laminate is disclosed which laminate is for flashing cavity walls. The laminate has at least one layer of an elastomeric composite over which is placed a hot melt adhesive layer, a metal foil lamina, and another hot melt adhesive layer. In this embodiment the metal foil is encapsulated by the adhesive layers. In application this laminate used with a release paper forms a peel-and-stick product and is suitable for surface mounting. Also to the basic laminate an additional elastomeric composite layer is placed above the metal foil lamina sandwiching the foil and forming a through-wall mountable product. A termination bar for use with surface mounted flashing with a polymeric foam coating is also disclosed. The peel-and-stick flashing may be lap-mounted at the seams between adjacent strips without caulks or sealants.

Abstract: A multi-unit termination accessory for flashing certain through-wall openings in a building. The multi-unit termination accessory unit is thermo-formed in multiples of four with clearly delineated cutting lines for separating the multi-unit flashing member into four identical termination accessory units for use in corners of frame construction rough openings. This multi-unit forming permits multiple units to be formed in a single molding, thus reducing the time and cost per unit. Additionally, the individual termination accessory units are provided with a feature that permits their use with either full depth or partial depth windows thus increasing their versatility and acceptance by the construction industry.

Abstract: A metal foil/scrim flashing laminate is disclosed, which laminate is for flashing cavity walls. The laminate has at least one layer of a modified polymeric coating which is disposed by roll coating onto the central metal foil. In all the embodiments, the metal foil lamina is sandwiched between either layers of the modified polymeric coating or between a coating layer and a hot melt adhesive layer. In application the laminates are used with a release paper to form a peel-and-stick product and is suitable for surface mounting. An embodiment of the metal foil/scrim flashing with adhesive is shown for field installation with sealants and mystics.

Abstract: A utility pipe encasement collar for preventing water from weather related sources such as rain and snow from traveling rearwardly along the exterior surface of the utility pipe and into a building structure from which the pipe projects. In a first embodiment the collar includes a weather proof elastomeric sheet material having an opening therethrough sized to inherently huggingly accommodate a utility pipe passed through the opening, and a generally rigid support member extending laterally from the elastomeric sheet material. In a second embodiment the collar includes a first generally rigid weather proof sheet member having an upright generally U-shape opening therethrough and a second generally rigid weather proof sheet member having an inverted generally U-shape opening therethrough.

Abstract: A system and process for sealing exterior windows and doors of a building. For sealing a window, four slots are formed in the building wall spaced from the window. Four panels of material are obtained each having an elongated planar portion with two spaced apart edges and two flanges extending in opposite direction from the two edges respectively. One of each of the flanges of the panels are located in the four slots respectively and each of the other flanges are located next to the window. The lower ends of the two side panels overlap the laterally extending ends of the two side panels, and the upper panel overlaps the upper extending ends of the two side panels. The invention also is applicable to door frames in which case the lower panel will not be employed.

Abstract: A method of using flashing having a counter flashing member and preferably fabricated from one piece of material is described for weather proofing the juncture of a building at the edge of a sloped roof covered with shingles and a vertical wall covered with a masonry veneer. The flashing is positioned above the surface of the roof by resting it on a fabricated support positioned at the juncture so that the counter flashing member is extending downward to the roof surface overlapping the vertical flashing member of a shingle-based flashing, such as, step flashing protruding from and above the surface of the roof and flush with the support.

Abstract: A method of using flashing having a counter flashing member and preferably fabricated from one piece of material is described for weather proofing the juncture of a building at the edge of a sloped roof covered with shingles and a vertical wall covered with a masonry veneer. The flashing is positioned above the surface of the roof by resting it on a fabricated support positioned at the juncture so that the counter flashing member is extending downward to the roof surface overlapping the vertical flashing member of a shingle-based flashing, such as, step flashing protruding from and above the surface of the roof and flush with the support.

Abstract: A waterproof deck (10) is formed with a subfloor (20) having a waterproof sheet (30) covering the subfloor. A T-bar strip (32) has its stem (34) positioned at the edge of the subfloor, on the waterproof sheet. Protrusions (44) in the stem of the T-bar strip maintain the stem a sufficient distance away from the waterproof sheet and the underlying structure to form water passages at the free edge of the deck, which allows any water seepage through the concrete to drain at the free edge of the deck. Flashing at the sides of the deck shield the T-bar strip from direct contact with the adjacent vertical wall surfaces of the building structure.

Abstract: A flashing assembly used to construct a flashing around a building structure, such as a chimney. The assembly includes a pair of base flashing members including flexible end sections that can be deformed to adapt to the shape of a building structure around which the flashing is applied. Further, at least one of the base flashing members may also include a flexible center portion in order to allow the base flashing member to conform to a sloped surface or saddle positioned against one end of the building structure. The assembly further includes a number of conventional tin shingles that can be positioned between the base flashing members, and a number of counter flashing members that are positioned over the base flashing members and tin shingles to waterproof the flashing assembly.

Abstract: A flashing device for covering a wall mounted service feed line entering or exiting a building which device comprises a flat plate having a central keyhole shaped opening and a downwardly or horizontally extending hollow sleeve member integrally mounted to the eye portion of the keyhole shaped opening on a plane approximately perpendicular to said plate; the underside of said sleeve having a slot horizontally disposed along its entire length, wherein the opposed edges ends of the horizontal slot are contiguous with the bottom eye portion and the top leg portion of the keyhole shaped opening and the width of the slot is commensurate with the width of the service feed line to or from the building.

Abstract: A one-piece, watertight flashing having first, second, and third panels joined together by first, second, and third elongated, watertight regions of intersection. The elongated regions of intersection intersect at a watertight common corner. The first and second panels are at a first angle with respect to each other in the first region of intersection, the second and third panels are at a second angle with respect to each other in the second region of intersection, and the first and third panels are at a third angle with respect to each other in the third region of intersection. At least one of the angles is a non-right angle.

Abstract: The combination of: a) a first water collection section for a masonry wall having a first bottom wall, a first back wall, and a first side wall bounding a first collection space; b) a second water collection section for a masonry wall having a second bottom wall, a second back wall, and a second side wall bounding a second collection space; and c) a first connector for joining the first and second water collection sections to maintain the first and second water collection sections in an operative relationship.

Abstract: A method and apparatus that provides a flashing member configured to reduce moisture intrusion in an upper portion of a wall proximate a vent in an eave portion of a building structure. The flashing member includes a upper portion and a lower portion, the upper portion extending to the lower portion. The upper portion is formed and configured to be positioned adjacent a portion of a roof structure above the eave portion so as maintain air circulation through the vent into the roof structure. The lower portion is formed and configured to be positioned against the wall of the building structure and configured to extend below the vent. In this manner, the lower portion and the upper portion act in conjunction to facilitate reduction of moisture intrusion into the upper portion of the wall in the building structure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a flashing configured to reduce moisture intrusion in a building structure at a foundation and exterior treatment interface. The flashing includes an upper portion, a middle portion and a lower portion. The upper portion includes a back surface and a front surface and is formed and configured to be positioned against a wall positioned on the foundation. The middle portion includes a bottom surface and a top surface extending from the upper portion and is formed and configured to be positioned against a top surface of the foundation. The lower portion includes a back surface and a front surface extending downward from the middle portion, wherein the lower portion is formed and configured to be positioned against a face surface of the foundation a distance to reduce moisture intrusion from entering behind the lower portion.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a flashing member configured to reduce moisture intrusion into a building structure at a foundation and exterior treatment interface. The flashing member includes a j-channel portion having a wall flashing portion and a channel portion. The channel portion is configured to receive a bottom portion of the exterior treatment and the wall flashing portion is configured to be positioned against the exterior treatment. The flashing member also includes an extension member having a foundation contacting portion. The extension member extends downward from the channel portion of the j-channel portion so that the foundation contacting portion is configured to be positioned against a face surface of the foundation to reduce moisture intrusion from entering behind the foundation contacting portion.

Abstract: A method for flashing a building structure having openings therein and portions of discontinuity in one or more exterior treatments of the building structure. The method incorporates flashing materials for flashing a building structure during construction thereof. In the method, the flashing for the openings in the building structure and the portions of discontinuity in one or more exterior treatments of the building structure are provided. In addition, a flashing crew is provided, wherein the flashing crew includes one or more individuals skilled in installing the flashing to the building structure. Such a flashing crew is organized to install the flashing to the openings in the building structure and the portions of discontinuity of the one or more exterior treatments of the building structure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing a flashing-integrated window frame configured to reduce moisture intrusion in a building structure. The flashing-integrated window frame includes a window frame and a drip flange. The window frame includes a front and a periphery and the drip flange is configured to extend from a bottom portion of the window frame. The drip flange includes a downward extension configured to extend from the bottom portion of the window frame and an outward extension extending from the downward extension. With this arrangement, the drip flange is configured to substantially direct moisture away from the building structure.

Abstract: A masonry flashing system is disclosed which includes a laminate for flashing cavity walls and a hot melt adhesive composition for coating the surface of the laminate. The adhesive is selected for compatibility with a peel-and-stick installation and, thus, upon pressure activation, when the laminate with hot melt adhesive thereon is pressed against the rough surface of the masonry block, a durable bond is created. The laminate is a polymeric substate formed in part from a mixture of polyvinyl chloride and ethylene acetate carbon monoxide terpolymer and is reinforced by an embedded fibrous mat—either woven or non-woven. The system also includes a stainless steel drip plate with a hot melt adhesive coating. The drip plate adhesive coating enables the installer to accurately position the plate during construction and maintain the alignment thereof. Optionally, a foam layer is placed on the lower surface of the drip plate so as to improve the sealing of the drip plate to the brick veneer.

Abstract: A flashing device for covering a wall mounted service feed line entering or exiting a building which device comprises a flat plate having a central keyhole opening and a downwardly or horizontally extending hollow sleeve member integrally mounted through the eye of the keyhole on a plane approximately perpendicular to the plate; said sleeve having a slot horizontally disposed along its entire length, wherein the opposed ends of the horizontal slot are contiguous with the bottom eye opening of the keyhole and the width of the slot is commensurate with the width of the service feed line to or from the building.

Abstract: A rainwater collection and storage system to collect and store roof water, the system comprising water collection slots extending through roof sheets and spaced from the edge of the roof, collection means below the roof sheets to collect the water from at least some of the slots, and at least one tank wall to store the collected water, the at least one tank wall having a narrow section to approximate a wall thickness, and typically extending from a ground floor to adjacent the roof.

Abstract: A utility pipe encasement collar for preventing water from weather related sources such as rain and snow from traveling rearwardly along the exterior surface of the utility pipe and into a building structure from which the pipe projects. In a first embodiment the collar includes a weather proof elastomeric sheet material having an opening therethrough sized to inherently huggingly accommodate a utility pipe passed through the opening, and a generally rigid support member extending laterally from the elastomeric sheet material. In a second embodiment the collar includes a first generally rigid weather proof sheet member having an upright generally U-shape opening therethrough and a second generally rigid weather proof sheet member having an inverted generally U-shape opening therethrough.

Abstract: A waterproof deck (10) is formed with a subfloor (20) having a waterproof sheet (30) covering the subfloor. A T-bar strip (32) has its stem (34) positioned at the edge of the subfloor, on the waterproof sheet. Protrusions (44) in the stem of the T-bar strip maintain the stem a sufficient distance away from the waterproof sheet and the underlying structure to form water passages at the free edge of the deck, which allows any water seepage through the concrete to drain at the free edge of the deck. Flashing at the sides of the deck shield the T-bar strip from direct contact with the adjacent vertical wall surfaces of the building structure.

Abstract: The combination of: a) a first water collection section for a masonry wall having a first bottom wall, a first back wall, and a first side wall bounding a first collection space; b) a second water collection section for a masonry wall having a second bottom wall, a second back wall, and a second side wall bounding a second collection space; and c) a first connector for joining the first and second water collection sections to maintain the first and second water collection sections in an operative relationship.

Abstract: A flashing frame for a roof-penetrating building part, in particular in a roof window frame, comprises mutually connected frame members (6, 12) of weather-shielding material for positioning along the sides (1-4) of the roof-penetrating building part adjoining the roofing. The frame members for positioning along sides (3, 4) of the roof-penetrating building member, which do not extend perpendicularly to the pitch of the roof, consist of flashing members (7) designed as L-profiles with a profile wall (8) for positioning at least partially under the roofing (5), and an upright profile wall (9) for positioning in abutment against the side of the roof-penetrating building part. Flashing members (7) are placed in the side frame members in extension of each other with mutual overlapping.

Abstract: The invention relates to moisture resistant, through-wall, multicomponent copper flashing material and a continuous process for its preparation. Copper sheeting substrate having special properties is laminated on at least one side with fiberglass sheeting having special properties. The fiberglass sheeting is bonded thereto by means of a thin coating of waterbased adhesive, preferably water based polyvinyl emulsion or vinyl acetate emulsion adhesives. A continuous process provides the copper sheeting from a bulk roll to be simultaneously spray coated on both sides with liquid water based adhesive, forcefully engaging and laminating each side with the fiberglass sheeting, air drying and curing the thinly coated adhesive laminated fiberglass sheeting bonded to the copper sheeting. The final multilaminated flashing material has excellent mechanical properties and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A weep screed for use in exterior construction has a vertical member and upper and lower outwardly projecting flanges affixed to the vertical member. The vertical member is adapted to be form-fit to the base of a vertical wall overlying a concrete foundation. The upper outwardly projecting flange is coextensive with the length of the screed and has a plurality of apertures therein, the apertures being spaced from one another along the length of the weep screed to provide drainage for water accumulating on an upper surface of the upper outwardly projecting flange. The lower outwardly projecting flange, which is coextensive in length with the upper outwardly projecting flange, is impermeable to water. The lower flange collects water received from the upper member and directs the flow of such water outwardly, away from the vertical wall and foundation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a siding boards attachment structure having excellent ventilation characteristics and a high siding-board fixing strength, and a fastening member to be used therewith. The fastening member is disposed to span an upper horizontal edge of a lower siding board and a lower horizontal edge of an upper siding board, and fixes the siding boards to a framework of a building. The fastening member includes a base plate portion having a flat rear side surface, a support portion projecting forward from the base plate portion, an upper-board engagement portion bent upward from the support portion, a lower-board engagement portion bent downward from the support portion, and spacing portions individually formed at left and right sides of the base plate portion, each of the spacing portions having a front face which is forward from the base plate portion and rearward from the front end of the support portion.

Abstract: A flashing assembly includes an inner lip that fits within a rough opening. Bonded to the inner lip is an outer flange that covers a portion of a wall around a rough opening. An outer flap is bonded to the outer flange. Once a window is installed in the rough opening, the outer flap is sealed to a nailing flange of the window. In one embodiment of the invention, the inner lip and at least a portion of the outer flange are formed of an extrusion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a siding boards attachment structure having excellent ventilation characteristics and a high structural strength and a starter fitting used therewith. The siding boards attachment structure includes a starter fitting for supporting a siding board in the lowest portion, a ground sill flashing disposed in a lower portion of the siding board in the lowest portion, a furring strip for fixing the starter fitting, and the siding board supported by the starter fitting. The starter fitting includes a base plate portion having a planar rear side surface that is configured to be fixed to the furring strip, a supporting portion for supporting siding boards bent forward from the base plate portion, and spacing portions formed at left and right end portions of the base plate portion to have the cross sectional shape of a squarish letter U.

Abstract: A flashing assembly includes an inner lip that fits within a rough opening. Bonded to the inner lip is an outer flange that covers a portion of a wall around a rough opening. An outer flap is bonded to the outer flange and has an adhesive on its inner surface that is covered with a backing material. Once a window or other structure is installed into the rough opening, the backing material is removed and the cover flap is secured over a nailing flange. In one embodiment of the invention, the flashings are formed as L-shaped sections that may be fitted in virtually any rough opening by varying the amount of overlap on the L-shaped pieces. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the flashing assemblies are straight sections that may be used alone or in combination with the L-shaped sections.

Abstract: A moisture management system for installation over doors and windows in buildings that included exterior, stucco-covered, curtain walls comprising an integrally formed, three sided, elongated track including a base having weep holes therein, an upright front wall and an upright rear wall at opposing elongated edges of the base, and, extending angularly downward from the outside of the base, and integrally formed therewith, a drip plate that permits ready drainage of water entering the moisture management system through the weep holes in the base. Elongated striations in the front faces of both the front and rear upright walls as well as holes in the front upright wall provide adherence of sealants and adhesives used in the installation process.

Abstract: A pre-cured caulk joint system including a joint having a width and opposite walls, an insert being formed of a flexible material and having a length and a width, and an adhesive. The width of the insert being greater than the width of the joint, the insert being received in the joint length-wise with the insert being compressed width-wise along its length, the insert having opposite walls, with one wall facing towards one wall of the joint, and the other wall of the insert facing towards the other wall of the joint, a channel being defined by each wall of the insert, and an adhesive being received in each wall of the insert for adhering the walls of the insert to the walls of the joint.

Abstract: A system for providing a water proof seal at the interface of a building accessory unit such as a window unit mounted within an opening formed within an exterior wall system. The opening is defined by first and second side jambs, a sill and a head. The exterior wall system has an exterior wall structure and an interior wall structure, and the interior wall structure has an inside wall and an outside wall. In one embodiment, the system comprises first and second unitary flashing members, one connected to each of the jambs. Each of the first and second unitary flashing members comprises a first panel having a width x, a second panel having a width y, and a third panel having a width z. The three panels are connected together along a common edge. The second panel is substantially perpendicular to the first panel, and the third panel is off-set from the first panel and the second panel.

Abstract: The blocking assembly includes one or more pre-formed component structures fabricated from a non-corrosive, durable material, each of the component structures including an anchoring flange for attachment to the roof structure, an upper flange defining a mounting base for attachment of various roofing components, materials and/or equipment thereto, and an intermediate portion between the anchoring flange and the upper flange creating depth therebetween to accommodate insulation or lightweight concrete. The intermediate portion is provided with vent holes for venting gases and moisture which accumulate within the roof structure, thereby reducing the likelihood of premature roof failure.

Abstract: A threshold assembly comprising a sill and a pair of lateral brackets which are upwardly extending and oppositely facing. Each lateral bracket is attached at the lower, outside part of each jamb of a door frame.

Abstract: A counter flashing system is provided for protecting a termination end of a roofing material and providing an asthetic cover. An anchor has a first end attached to a wall and a second end defining a mounting slot for receiving a counter flashing. A mounting end of the counter flashing is inserted into the slot and fastened. The slot and the mounting end of the counter flashing both include a plurality of teeth which engage each other to prohibit movement of the counter flashing. A free end of the counter flashing extends out from the mounting end and covers a portion of the wall which includes a roofing seal. The anchor and counter flashing protect the roofing seal from exposure to weather and sunlight as well as providing as aesthetically pleasing appearance. With the present invention, the components can be easily assembled, disassembled, or replaced.