Gutter aprons take on an additional role by hanging down an inch or so into the back of the gutter to prevent water from dripping or splashing behind the gutter.
Installing roof apron.
To install the top section is slipped under the starter shingle course the layer directly above the sheathing.
It is a solid sheet that is pre formed to fit under the shingles and over the gutter underneath the roof line.
The base flashing or apron flashing is the bottom piece.
Gutter flashing is also commonly known as a gutter apron.
It is used for roof to wall flashing.
A gutter apron is a long piece of metal fold that starts under the first course of shingles and hangs over the sheathing of the roof.
Securing the apron depends on the roofing material being used.
This refers to the layer.
The gutter flashing comes in various widths and 12 foot lengths.
We usually install apron with a minimum of 4 inches on the roof.
There are only two steps needed to install a gutter apron.
It is installed on the top of the roof near the eave of the house and is slid under the shingles.
Step flashing is a rectangular piece of flashing bent 90 degrees in the center.
Install the top section of your apron by slipping it under the starter shingle course.
Placed opposite to base flashing or above base flashing counter flashing completes the two part team.
When you install roof.