How To Install Drip Edge On Roof Corner

Installing drip edge on your roof.

How to install drip edge on roof corner.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. To install drip edge properly start on the eaves. Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.

Cut one piece of drip edge square on both edges to fit against the end of the roof. You may need to nail through the starter strip into the drip edge. Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge. The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing.

Then you will need to set the drip edge in such a way that water doesn t drain on the overlap. Slide the corner tight to the fascia. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter. Begin at the corner of an eave where it meets the next eave or a gable rake.

If necessary secure the ends of the drip edge with short roofing nails. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Start working from one corner of the roof you will need to start nailing the drip edge from one corner of the roof. Place a nail at one end then the other.

Measure how far the top of the drip extends past the front face usually 3 4 or somewhere thereabouts and allow the first piece to extend that far past the corner 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. Tools supplies tin sn. Try to overlap on the sloped edges.

Just be sure they re positioned high up under the shingles. This is important to protect damage to your fascia soffits rafters. Cut the overlapping piece with the top edge to fit square against the end of the roof and the overhanging edge to fold around the corner. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos.

Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof.