Garage Door Post with Weatherproofing
Photo Details
- Date: January 1, 2026
- Time: 3:01 PM EST
- Weather: Cloudy, 21°F (feels like 11°F with wind chill). Snow cover on ground.
- Phase: Siding Installation
- Location: 309 E. 7th St., Clare, MI
- View: Detail of center post between garage bays
Description
Close-up of the center post between garage door openings showing the layered weatherproofing system. The black membrane/flashing material is visible beneath the stone veneer, providing moisture protection at this critical transition point. The Tyvek house wrap extends behind the weatherproofing layer.
Visible Elements
Weatherproofing Layers:
- Black peel-and-stick membrane/flashing at post base
- DuPont Tyvek HomeWrap behind stone area
- “MADE IN THE USA” visible on Tyvek label
- Overlapping layers for water management
Stone Veneer:
- Versetta Ledgestone (Plum Creek) installed on post
- Stone partially covering weatherproofing
- Natural earth-tone coloring
- Ledge cap visible at top
Framing:
- Wood framing visible at garage opening edge
- White corner trim/J-channel at siding edge
- Temporary supports visible in garage interior
Environment:
- Compacted snow and ice at ground level
- Construction debris visible inside garage
- Lumber and cardboard staging materials
Construction Quality Notes
Proper moisture management at stone-to-framing transition:
- Flashing extends behind stone veneer
- House wrap continuous behind all cladding
- Drainage plane maintained at base