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.

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.