Patent ID: 6427390
Filing Date: 2002-08-06
Classification: E04B

Abstract:
A foundation flashing for use in construction of a building of the type including a foundation having an upper surface, a frame built upon said upper surface of said foundation, and vertically oriented exterior sheathing attached to outer surfaces of said frame, the foundation flashing comprising:a horizontal member adapted to rest atop said upper surface of said foundation between said upper surface and said frame; a vertical member joined to the horizontal member, at least a portion of the vertical member being adapted to lie against a surface of said sheathing, wherein the vertical member includes a lower portion extending downward from the horizontal member, the lower portion being adapted to lie against an outer surface of said foundation; and at least one sheathing locator projecting generally horizontally from said portion of the vertical member, the sheathing locator being positioned to be abutted by a bottom edge of said sheathing when said sheathing is affixed to said frame, whereby the sheathing locator provides a reference for locating said sheathing relative to said foundation.