How To Install Drip Edge On Rake Of Roof

Fasten drip edge to the rake which is the part of the roof that extends from the peak to the eave after laying the moisture barrier.

How to install drip edge on rake of roof.

Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Cut the end of the rake flashing flush with the edge of the eave. 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. When this occurs the water may run back under the edge of the shingles often wetting the roof deck.

Then install drip edges on the rakes. How to install a drip edge. Use nails as before. Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end.

When you get to a corner where the rake and eave edge meet simply install the rake s drip edge on top of the flap you left when installing the eave s drip edge. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. The drip edge should completely cover the edge of the moisture barrier. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated.

When water runs down the roof it pauses a moment before pouring off. The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. The best way is to install the roof drip edge only along the eaves first then place ice and water barrier in the snowbelt or felt paper underlayment over the drip edge.

Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia. Because paul is working alone he sets the drip edge flashing in place on the rake and cuts and bends it in place. Apply a continuous bead of cement along.

Three tips for overlapping drip edge flashing. Overlap pieces at least a couple of inches shingle style with pieces higher up on the roof overlapping pieces lower down.