How Do I Install A Drip Edge On A Roof

How to install a drip edge.

How do i install a drip edge on a roof. Overlap two pieces of flashing that meet end to end by at least 1 inch. Use 1 inch galvanized roofing nails or 3 4 inch exterior screws. Space the fasteners by about 12 inches. The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing.

If you do make sure the nails will not align with any shingle seams or cutouts above. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Build the lower rim of roof extended away from the fascia. Using drip edge with a nailing edge approx.

In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. Step by step install drip edge on a metal roof. The common practice of installing drip edge tightly to the fascia creates a path for water to cling to the fascia and run down it wearing the face of the fascia and shortening its lifespan.

Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia. Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge. To install a drip edge on a newly constructed roof or on a re roofing job attach the drip edge along the roof s eaves first.

Using a utility knife cut back the front end of the drip edge. Slowly lift a shingle that is closest to the apex of the roof. The extension should be at least inch for it to work. Gently slide the flatter side of the drip edge under the eave.

4 deep nail the drip edge to the sheathing every 16. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Slide the corner tight to the fascia. You may need to nail through the starter strip into the drip edge.

Install sheet metal drip cap over the lower rim. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Be sure to tuck the drip edge under the starter strip and felt paper. Push the drip edge a bit so that it passes under the shingle and appears from its other side.