The simplest solution is a kickout diverter flashing which serves as the bottom piece of metal step flashing.
Gutter kickout diverter.
The kickout diverter directs water into the gutter decreasing the odds it will make its way behind the exterior cladding.
Our kickout flashing diverts the water at the roof eave away from the wall and into the gutter protecting your reputation and avoiding expensive future repairs.
A kickout diverter is not only best practice when flashing the eave edge to a wall it s code.
Our kick out diverters are manufactured from a recyclable engineered preformed non corrosive non conductive uv resistant thermoplastic polyolefin tpo material designed for extreme weather conditions.
The minute or two it takes to create this detail has a pretty big return on investment.
When installed properly they provide excellent protection against the penetration of water into the building envelope.
Product overview protect your home from moisture with amerimax s kick out diverter.
Also ensure all vinyl brackets are solidly holding your system together.
They will not rust corrode or conduct electricity while their flexible seamless construction can withstand ice damming and wind driven rain.
Installed where a wall meets your roof it will help to divert the water from the roof into your gutter and not down your wall.
But it s often left out.
Vinyl gutters tend to last many years and require minimal maintenance.
Omitting kickout flashing often leads to major damage behind the exterior cladding.
Meets the irc 2009 code r905 2 8 3 that requires a 4 in vertical kickout diverter sidewall flashing diverts roof drainage away from wall into gutter helps avoid a source of mold problems and foundation damage helps eliminate wall stains at roof line due to uncontrolled rainwater.
To keep your gutter system functioning properly regularly inspect all your vinyl gutter parts such as the vinyl end caps and vinyl downspouts to ensure they are clear of debris and securely attached.
Kickout flashing also known as diverter flashing is a special type of flashing that diverts rainwater away from the cladding and into the gutter.
