Just about to begin sheathing on my new room. The room used to be a porch. I've read up on the proper way to attach house wrap (observing correct layering with other weatherproofing items like flashing tape). My question is about the window, french doors and metal door. I have read that the top and sides of the doors and windows should get the flashing tape treatment. My window unit has no external mounting flange but all three of the units have brick moulding. So long as I apply a fat bead of sealant on the top and sides of these doors and window, what do I need flashing tape for? I can understand the flashing tape in the context of the items that have external flanges, but why is it needed on items that do not? What am I missing here?

I installed a Tradewinds Larson storm door. Everything was a breeze, awesome door, took me a little over an hour start to finish as I am a contractor. My problem is that the last 3 inches of the door closing slams. It's a heavy door, but it has 2 closers, so that should handle the weight. I contacted Larson and they directed me to their website where I trouble shot the issue. They have sent me 3 new closers, but despite me adjusting and trying every possible closure hole positioning adjustment, it still slams---and I mean slams---the last 3 inches of closure. I am at wits end---taking the door back for another one isn't the answer. The door closer speeds work great---fast or slow from the open position on the way to closing until it gets to the 3 inch gap, pauses, and slams!. Any suggestions at all? I am absolutely stumped. :confused: