Bendable 'Z' head flashing

Abstract

Bendable ‘Z’ Head flashing is used in conjunction with other building materials above arched openings or components in the exterior walls of buildings to protect the building structure from water intrusion. Pre-formed notches in the vertically mounting flange allow the horizontal portion of the flashing to conform to arched or curved openings, the head of arch top window or door frames, and arched trim.

Description

BRIEF DESRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The present invention can be utilized in many ways. The following descriptions and graphic indications represent potential uses of the invention to characterize the idea and general usefulness, and are not intended to limit the invention to that described or depicted herein. Notation numbers used within the FIGS. correspond to the same features or components throughout the drawings.

Referring to the views contained on drawings sheets 1 through 6:

FIG. 1 shows an oblique view of a portion of bendable ‘Z’ head flashing.

FIG. 2 is a cross section view of the bendable ‘Z’ head flashing taken along 2-2 in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is an oblique view of a portion of bendable ‘Z’ head flashing with a smaller horizontal leg.

FIG. 4 is a cross section view of bendable ‘Z’ head flashing taken along 4-4 in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 is a partial revealed front view of bendable ‘Z’ head flashing installed over a portion of arched top window.

FIG. 6 is a cross section view of bendable ‘Z’ head flashing installed an arched top window taken along 6-6 in FIG. 5.

FIG. 7 is a cross section view of bendable ‘Z’ head flashing installed above arched trim.

FIG. 8 is a cross section view of bendable ‘Z’ head flashing installed above an arched door or window frame.

Claims

1. An elongated bendable ‘Z’ head flashing article used in building construction above arched exterior wall openings, said flashing comprised of: a first vertical member having a free edge and extending down towards the second outwardly projecting horizontal member. Said vertical member having a series of notches forming straight edges extending towards said second horizontal member and ending in a circular void.a second outward projecting horizontal member connected at a right angle to the first member and extending to a third vertical member.a third vertical member connected at a right angle to and extending down from the second member to a free edge.

2. A bendable ‘Z’ head flashing article as recited in claim 1, wherein said circular voids are in proximity to the second horizontal member.

3. A bendable ‘Z’ head flashing article as recited in claim 1, wherein said circular voids are spaced from the second horizontal member.

4. A bendable ‘Z’ head flashing article as recited in claim 1, wherein the free edge of said third vertical member has a bead of greater diameter than the adjacent material thickness of the third member.

5. A bendable ‘Z’ head flashing article as recited in claim 1, said bendable ‘Z’ head flashing article being formed of plastic material.