Place a nail at one end then the other.
How to install rain drip on roof.
The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing.
Lift the shingles slide the drip edge underneath them and position it so that it extends over the gutters then replace the shingles and push down to seat the drip edge.
If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.
It can be done.
Apply roofing cement when installing drip edge on an existing roof.
With without rain gutters.
Slide the corner tight to the fascia.
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Rain gutters should be attached to the fascia and run the entire length of the roof ending with a downspout.
To install a rain diverter on your roof.
Once free slide the drip edge out and discard.
Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto.
Tools supplies tin sn.
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.
In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.
Next carefully break the seal on a row of shingles above the doorway with a flat pry bar or putty knife.
Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.
Measure the length of the roof that you re working on.
However there is a way that you can redirect the rain off the roof so it falls harmlessly out of the way.
Coat the flat part of the flashing that sits on the deck using a putty knife.
Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated.
Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle.
You may need to nail through the starter strip into the drip edge.
This is important to protect damage to your fascia soffits rafters.
Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge.
Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out of the drip edge gently.
Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.
Start by cutting the flashing with tin snips about 2 3 feet longer than the doorway you want to protect.
Installing drip edge on your roof.
Be sure to tuck the drip edge under the starter strip and felt paper.
