Installing Metal Roof Edging

Step by step install drip edge on a metal roof build the lower rim of roof extended away from the fascia.

Installing metal roof edging.

Place the first screw. How to install a drip edge. Move the piece as necessary so one end extends 16 inches beyond the lower corner of the roof at one side. Installing your roofing 1.

The extension should be at least inch for it to work. Do you need to install eave or fascia for a metal roof. Align the first metal roofing panel so that it overlaps the edging by 1 2 to 3 4 of an inch and is square to the roof. Here is a short video showing how.

Place the piece of edging on. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. Take your first sheet. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated.

Position a piece of 2 by 2 inch metal roof edge at the lower edge of the roof with the beveled side against the. The edging or eave flashing consists of metal strips that are used to cover the perimeter of. Install the roofing screws vertically along each rib in the panel. Always begin working at the point with the longest peak to eave distance.

Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Fix the problem by installing sheet metal drip edge also called drip cap which is available at lumberyards and home centers. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Add the metal panels.