Constructions Standards Checklists

BLACK PAPER – GENERAL

DRAINAGE PLANE  A. Black paper is installed horizontally, shingle style, with adequate support from sheathing.  B. Black paper is tight, flat and adequately secured to the framing with quality exterior grade fasteners and is damage free.  C. Minimally sloped surfaces such as parapets, half

walls, porch columns, etc. have an additional layer of self-adhered flashing membrane installed under black paper.  D. Vertical seams and seams at inside and outside corners lapped a minimum of 6", and horizontal seams lapped a minimum of 2".  E. Black paper is properly integrated at window sills by tucking black paper under sill flashing.  F. Black paper butts into the window jambs above the sill.  G. No vertical joints in black paper within 24" of any openings.  H. Additional 2' x 2' target flashing is installed and integrated behind the building paper behind all frame sub-fascia returns.  I. Self-sealing flashing membrane installed behind all surface-mounted heavy duty trim pieces and ledger boards attached with fasteners larger than 1/8" diameter.

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