How To Install Drip Edge Flashing On A Roof

Apply roofing cement when installing drip edge on an existing roof.

How to install drip edge flashing on a roof.

The starter course is comprised. It is also sometimes called d metal for drip. Roof underlayment requirements over drip edge. How to install drip edge.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Coat the flat part of the flashing that sits on the deck using a putty knife. How to install a drip edge. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.

How where should it be installed on roof eaves gable ends. 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. 4 deep nail the drip edge to the sheathing every 16 if installing multiple runs of drip edge lap them by 1 4 1 2 inch keeping the nail back from the lapped joint. Apply a continuous bead of cement along.

In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Roof drip edge is important for proper roof installation to avoid leaks and to give a straight edge to the roof eaves and gable ends. A t shaped drip edge flashing is.

Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Roof drip edge specifications are given here. Using drip edge with a nailing edge approx. Drip edge roof flashing types.

This will allow for expansion and contraction and prevent buckling. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos.