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2006 Building Code

Flashing Changes &
Challenges
Builder Breakfast and Luncheon Series
Presented by:
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Speakers
Mick Ryan, President, Siding Contractors
Association of Alberta (SCAA)
Michael Andrade, Gienow Windows &
Doors/AHITC Subcommittee
2006 Building Code
Flashing Changes &
Challenges
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Code Areas Affected by Flashing
Changes
9.3.3.2 & 9.27.3 Materials for flashing
9.26.4.1 Decks as Structures
9.27.3.8 Flashing Installation

These changes apply to all types of exterior
cladding materials (siding, stucco, masonry,
etc.)

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Allowable Materials for Flashing
9.27.3 & 9.3.3.2
Lead, galvanized steel, copper, zinc,
aluminum
No change in thicknesses or materials allowed

The Standards for flashing galvanizing have
changed

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Flashing at Decks 9.26.4.1

Decks & balconies that do not permit the free
drainage of water through the deck must be treated
as a roof.
Unless the surface slopes to the outside of the building
so water can freely drain over the edge.
Flashings should installed
between walls and decks
at guards in contact with the decks


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Section 9.27.3.8 Flashing
Installation
Flashing must be
installed at
every horizontal
change in cladding
element
every horizontal offset
in the cladding
every horizontal line
where the cladding
substrate changes, and
top and bottom of all
penetrations

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the upper cladding elements overlap the
lower cladding elements by at least 25mm
Where drained & vented air spaces are used
Horizontal joints in stucco with expansion
strips

Section 9.27.3.8 Flashing Can Be
Omitted Where.
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WRB
25mm
End Dam 50mm
Upwards
6% slope
10mm lap over
building
element below
5mm
offset

Extend at least 50mm
upward (1997)
Have a minimum 6% positive
slope (2006)
Have end-dams not less
than 25mm high
Lap a minimum of 10mm
vertically over the building
element below (2006)
Terminate with a drip that
extends at least 5mm out
from the face of the
building element (2006)
Section 9.27.3.8 Flashing
Specifications for Wall Openings
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Installation of
Perimeter
Flashing
Siding can be clipped over the
Perimeter Flashing
or
set on top of the flashing in a
J Trim
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Penetration Options
Flash each penetration individually
Mount all penetrations on battens to allow the flashing to
be placed on the battens rather than each penetration
individually.
Use self draining/flashed covers that meet code
requirements
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Flashing Mechanical Penetrations
1997 Code
2006 Code
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Penetrations
All penetrations must be flashed, top and
bottom

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Weather Resistant Barrier
to overlap 9 on vertical
joints
Weather Resistant Barrier
to overlap 4 on
horizontal shingle laps
Caulk behind batten & J
Trim on verticals
Caulk behind reverse
flashing on horizontals.

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Flashing at bottom of Batten

25mm
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Batten & Flashing Detail Above
Window
25mm
25mm Up Dam
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Flashing at the Window Sill
The 2006 ABC requires flashing at window
sills
2 acceptable solutions are recognized
Metal sill flashing
A self-flashing sill
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Options for Flashing at Window Sills
Acceptable Solution #1
Metal Sill Flashing
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Flashing at the Window Sill
Acceptable Solution #2
6% Slope
Drip 5 mm
beyond cladding
Self-flashing sill
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Drip Accessory Potential
Acceptable Solution
Vinyl
Window
Metal Clad
Window
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In Summary
The 2006 flashing requirements
have created additional complexity
Number of locations requiring flashings has increased
Configuration of the flashing
Up dams
Leg length may vary depending on application
Will result in additional cost due to
increased install time required
increased amount of flashing materials
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In Summary
Talk to your contractors to
Ensure that the flashing materials and
configurations used meet code requirements
Galvanization, leg length, 6% slope
Ensure deck interfaces are flashed
Review designs and add flashing transitions
Discuss with your contractors

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Additional Resources and
Information
Questions on acceptable solutions
Local Code Authority
Municipal Affairs help line (866-421-6929)
Flashing Details
Siding Contractors Association of Alberta
(403-291-9707)
Stucco Toolkit CHBA AB or ANHWP
(www.chbaalberta.com)
AWCA Stucco Resource Guide (403-250-7045)
CMHC Flashing Guide (www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca)
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Questions?

Thank you!

2006 Building Code
Flashing Changes &
Challenges