How To Install Drip Edge Flashing On A Flat Roof

Slide the flat bar under starter course and pry out the nails.

How to install drip edge flashing on a flat roof.

A furring edge is a strip of one by two wood you install on the vertical surface of the house just beneath the roof s edge. How to install a drip edge. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Apply roofing cement when installing drip edge on an existing 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. If using a type c drip edge you can install a furring strip to increase its performance. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.

Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto the roof. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Use a flat pry bar to remove drip edge nails along the eave and rakes.

Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out of the drip edge gently. Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. You may need to use a putty knife to break the seam between the first course and the starter strip.