How To Install Drip Edge On Roof Corner

Start working from one corner of the roof you will need to start nailing the drip edge from one corner of the roof.

How to install drip edge on roof corner.

Slide the overlapping corner under the other overhanging piece of drip edge. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Tools supplies tin sn.

Cut one piece of drip edge square on both edges to fit against the end of the roof. Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.

Just be sure they re positioned high up under the shingles. 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. Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter.

With without rain gutters. Then you will need to set the drip edge in such a way that water doesn t drain on the overlap. Cut the overlapping piece with the top edge to fit square against the end of the roof and the overhanging edge to fold around the corner. The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing.

You may need to nail through the starter strip into the drip edge. Try to overlap on the sloped edges. If necessary secure the ends of the drip edge with short roofing nails. Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle.

This is important to protect damage to your fascia soffits rafters. Slide the corner tight to the fascia. While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia. Installing drip edge on your roof.

Begin at the corner of an eave where it meets the next eave or a gable rake.