6SEALING THE DOOR TO THE EXTERIOR WALL CLADDING
Note: When applying siding, brick veneer or other exterior finish materials, leave adequate space between the door frame and the material for sealant. Refer to the illustration that corresponds to your finish material. Not allowing adequate space and not using backer rod may cause the sealant to break down prematurely and allow water to infiltrate.
Note: If brickmould or exterior trim is not used, install backer rod and sealant between door frame and adjacent material.
| BRICK |
Sealant | VENEER |
typical |
|
3/8" |
|
Clearance |
|
Insulate and |
|
seal per Step 4 |
|
3/8"
1/2" 
Min.
Sealant typical
3/8"
Clearance
Insulate and seal per Step 4
3/8" 
1/2" 
Min.
WOOD |
SIDING |
with TRIM |
Sealant | WOOD |
typical | SIDING |
3/8" |
|
Clearance |
|
Insulate and |
|
seal per Step 4 |
|
Sealant typical
3/8"
Clearance
Insulate and seal per Step 4
VINYL/STEEL |
SIDING |
3/8"
3/8" 
1/2" 
Min.
1/2" 
Min.
