How To Properly Install Roof Drip Edge

How to install a drip edge.

How to properly install roof drip edge.

Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle. Drip edge should be installed on the edge of the roof and should be directed straight down so water can easily be directed into the chute for water. While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia. Place a nail at one end then the other.

The drip edge is nailed in place using 1 1 2 galvanized roofing nails. Be sure to tuck the drip edge under the starter strip and felt paper. It fits perfectly for installation on the eaves. Place the metal roof drip edge flashing along the gable ends.

It is used for mounting on the gable overhang. Save yourself some. On the rakes the drip edge goes over the membrane so the roofers apply the membrane first. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.

A wrapped flap like this is needed to ensure that the drip edge provides comprehensive coverage leaving no room for the water to seep into the roof decking. On the eaves the peel and stick goes over the drip edge though there is some argument in the industry as whether this is the best way to install drip edge. Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge. The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing.

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. Once all the underlayment is applied go back and place. Slide the corner tight to the fascia. Using a utility knife cut back the front end of the drip edge.

Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Wrap this around the edge of the eave. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.