indemnify. 1  to compensate for damage or loss sustained, expense incurred, etc. 2  to guard or secure against anticipated loss; give security against (future damage or liability).
Counter-flashing (or cover flashing, cap flashing) is a term used when there are two parallel pieces of flashing employed together such as on a chimney, where the counter-flashing is built into the chimney and overlaps a replaceable piece of base flashing.
Caulking exposed to sunlight are used for minor joints, like along the side of the window, but anyplace where there is constant water flow, like over the top of the window, requires flashing. Not only is it a good idea to use a drip cap -- it is code required.One important code detail often missed is that the drip cap, or headder cap flashing, must have a slope of a mininum of 6 degrees towards the outside. Flat flashings collect water.aulking exposed to sunlight are used for minor joints, like along the side of the window, but anyplace where there is constant water flow, like over the top of the window, requires flashing. Not only is it a good idea to use a drip cap -- it is code required.