New construction setting and flashing
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About Pan Flashing
Sill-level flashing that collects and directs incidental water out of the rough opening before it reaches framing. This page gives buyers, contractors, architects, and suppliers a practical starting point for comparing scope, specifications, installation context, and quote requirements before selecting a brand or submitting a project.
Common Applications
Full-frame replacement work
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Commercial storefront, curtain wall, and large opening coordination
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Selection Criteria
What To Compare
- Manufacturer installation instructions and warranty requirements
- Rough opening condition, fastening schedule, and frame alignment
- Flashing sequence, sealant joint design, drainage, and inspection points
Specification Notes
- Verify first
- Rough opening size, level, plumb, square, sill slope, structural support, and damage before setting the unit.
- Coordinate with
- WRB, cladding, flashing, fasteners, sealant, insulation fill, and manufacturer instructions.
- Watch for
- Over-shimming, frame twist, blocked drainage, incompatible sealants, over-foaming, and missed anchor spacing.
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