How To Install Drip Edge For Metal Roof

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How to install drip edge for metal roof.

Be sure to tuck the drip edge under the starter strip and felt paper. Place a nail at one end then the other. How to install drip edge flashing to a new roof 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. The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing.

Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Installing drip edge on your roof. 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.

In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.

This is important to protect damage to your fascia soffits rafters. Install sheet metal drip cap over the lower rim. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. The extension should be at least inch for it to work.

While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia. Slide the corner tight to the fascia. With without rain gutters.