Final Chapter of the leaky room - Help please.

[Raymond Fries]

Many will recall the leaky garden room thread from sometime back.

Here is the link. (Thanks for the tip Stephen) http://www.sawmillcreek.org/showthread.php?231687-Home-project-woes-Need-help


Well after $1,500 to a restoration company to pull it apart and countless hours of research, I filed a law suit against the contractor and we settled out of court.

Now for the final chapter of the story to get the leaks fixed. I am considering doing the work myself with some hired help. Looking for your advice on the best way to do this. Removing the windows is not an option.
Here is what I think should be done.
Remove the cedar boards around the windows.

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Remove the flashing tape.
Remove the nails from the window flanges.
Squirt silicone between the flange and house wrap to fix this:

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Apply new flashing tape.
Apply new boards with ¼” gap
Apply backer cord
Apply caulk
Paint
Questions:
The drip cap was installed above the cedar boards. Does this need to be moved to above the windows? Not sure how this could be properly done now because of how Anderson says the house wrap should be sealed over the drip cap.
Here is what he did:
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Is silicone the best product to squirt between the frame and house wrap?
Any contractors in the Fort Wayne area that would be open to quoting me to help do this? PM me if interested

What do you think?

Thanks

[Stephen Tashiro]

Many will recall the leaky garden room thread from sometime back.

Many won't. How about a link ?

[Rich Riddle]

1. Use wider flashing tape. That looks like very narrow tape they used.
2. Use better flashing tape. That looks almost like duct tape.
3. Install drip edge directly above windows.

Here is a link to show the proper way to install windows and it also shows the appropriate flashing tape around the windows and were sealant should have been applied. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycdgjUZf0H0

[Raymond Fries]

Many won't. How about a link ?

Edited the post to include the link. Thanks