Roof drip edge is important for proper roof installation to avoid leaks and to give a straight edge to the roof eaves and gable ends.
How to install drip edge flashing on a roof.
In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.
L shape drip edge is a simple 90 degree bend with a flare out at the bottom of the short leg.
Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.
Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.
The starter course is comprised.
T shape drip edge is an l shaped flashing in which the long leg folds back on itself before heading down 90 degrees to form the short leg.
Coat the flat part of the flashing that sits on the deck using a putty knife.
If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.
Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated.
This will allow for expansion and contraction and prevent buckling.
A t shaped drip edge flashing is.
It is also sometimes called d metal for drip.
Roof underlayment requirements over drip edge.
Install the starter course.
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Apply roofing cement when installing drip edge on an existing roof.
How to install drip edge.
How where should it be installed on roof eaves gable ends.
4 deep nail the drip edge to the sheathing every 16 if installing multiple runs of drip edge lap them by 1 4 1 2 inch keeping the nail back from the lapped joint.
Drip edge roof flashing types.
How to install a drip edge.
Using drip edge with a nailing edge approx.