Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.
How do i install a drip edge on a roof.
You may need to nail through the starter strip into the drip edge.
Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge.
While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia.
Slide the corner tight to the fascia.
How to install a drip edge.
Gently slide the flatter side of the drip edge under the eave.
Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.
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4 deep nail the drip edge to the sheathing every 16.
Build the lower rim of roof extended away from the fascia.
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.
Overlap two pieces of flashing that meet end to end by at least 1 inch.
Step by step install drip edge on a metal roof.
Space the fasteners by about 12 inches.
Install the drip edge by fitting it on the roof eave pushing it tightly against the edge of the plywood and nailing or screwing it down.
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.
If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.
Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated.
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.
Be sure to tuck the drip edge under the starter strip and felt paper.
Place a nail at one end then the other.
Use 1 inch galvanized roofing nails or 3 4 inch exterior screws.
The extension should be at least inch for it to work.
In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.
If you do make sure the nails will not align with any shingle seams or cutouts above.
Install sheet metal drip cap over the lower rim.
By installing corrugated metal roof drip edge it will be easier for that mass to move down or be removed.
