How To Install A Drip Edge On Existing Roof

How to install a drip edge.

How to install a drip edge on existing roof.

Apply roofing cement when installing drip edge on an existing roof. Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end. This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and. 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.

Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. Apply a continuous bead of cement along. Drip edge or edge metal is a piece of metal that extends approximately 0 75 inch beyond the roof s edge to channel runoff into your gutters.

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. Drip edge installation on an existing roof. The leading edge of the flashing is called the drip edge.

Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. 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.