How To Install A Drip Edge On Existing Roof

Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.

How to install a drip edge on existing roof.

Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto the roof. Place a nail at one end then the other. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Once free slide the drip edge out and discard.

Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out of the drip edge gently. Gently slide the flatter side of the drip edge under the eave. Slide the corner tight to the fascia. Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle.

Coat the flat part of the flashing that sits on the deck using a putty knife. Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge. You ll need to ask another roofing professional to hold up the shingles while you do so. Apply roofing cement when installing drip edge on an existing roof.

Use a felt tip marker to make a short line on the drip edge to indicate proper position. Be sure to tuck the drip edge under the starter strip and felt paper. 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. Install the new drip edge as described above with cement and nails.

Using a utility knife cut back the front end of the drip edge. The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing. How to install a drip edge. Remove the drip edge and apply a thin strip of roofing cement at the top edge above the line you marked and.

While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia. Slowly lift a shingle that is closest to the apex of the roof. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.