How Is Drip Edge Installed On A Roof

How to install a drip edge.

How is drip edge installed on a roof.

In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and. Drip edging is a strip of flashing that is applied to the edge of roofing prior to the installation of other items. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos.

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. If the overlap is too short fix it by placing drip edge under the first row of roof shingles and be sure that the exterior edge is reaching over the gutter. Use 1 inch galvanized roofing nails or 3 4 inch exterior screws. Inclusion of drip edge.

T shape drip edge is an l shaped flashing in which the long leg folds back on itself before heading down. While it may be a common practice to install drip edge tight to the fascia silva advocates for a better approach. 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. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. A roof installation that follows manufacturing standards and recommendations will specify that a drip edge be included. Place the drip. Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end.

Space the fasteners by about 12 inches. When you install the drip edge over this strip it keeps the lower flange further from the home s siding which helps to keep water further from the home. L shape drip edge is a simple 90 degree bend with a flare out at the bottom of the short leg. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.

Install the drip edge by fitting it on the roof eave pushing it tightly against the edge of the plywood and nailing or screwing it down. Whether installing a new roof on a home or undergoing new construction of a home inclusion of a drip edge should be part of any quality roof installation package. Some drip edge flashings actually help houses turn to mush. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.

It is designed to protect the roof s sheathing from water damage caused by rain snow or ice being blown or rolling back beneath the edge of the shingles. If the gutter is lower than the bottom edge of the drip edge install flashing behind the drip edge and over the back edge of the gutter to remove the gap. He pulls the drip edge off the fascia so that a 3 8 1 2 gap remains between the drip edge and fascia. Add the drip edge.

Drip edge roof flashing types. If a new roof is going to maintain. Overlap two pieces of flashing that meet end to end by at least 1 inch.