The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing.
How to install roof drip edge on an existing roof.
If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.
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The leading edge of the flashing is called the drip edge.
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.
Coat the flat part of the flashing that sits on the deck using a putty knife.
How to install a drip edge.
Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end.
Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated.
This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and.
Apply a continuous bead of cement along.
December 27 2018 a look at types of drip edge flashing how to cut it and how to retrofit it to an existing roof drip edge flashing is any flashing that protects a building element by shedding water.
While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia.
Apply roofing cement when installing drip edge on an existing roof.
In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.
Drip edge installation on an existing roof.
Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.