How to Install a Door Drip Cap with Brick Siding

A drip cap diverts water from flowing over the front of a door during rainy weather. Drip caps generally are made from rot-resistant wood or PVC that can hold up to constant moisture. If your home is made of brick siding, you still can install a drip cap over your door. The drip cap needs to be glued onto the brick siding using a mortar adhesive before adding screws and caulk.

Things You'll Need

• Brush
• Mortar adhesive
• Drill
• Screws
• Caulk

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Clean the brick with the brush to remove any dust or debris.

   • 2

     Apply mortar adhesive to the drip cap. Place the drip cap over the top of the door so it fits on top of the door frame. Press the cap into the brick siding.

   • 3

     Drill two to three screws into the top of the drip cap where it meets the brick siding to hold it in place. Space the screws 4 to 5 inches apart.

   • 4

     Apply caulk around the top and sides of the drip cap.