How To Install Drip Edge On Rake Of Roof

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How to install drip edge on rake of roof.

The drip edge should completely cover the edge of the moisture barrier. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Overlap pieces at least a couple of inches shingle style with pieces higher up on the roof overlapping pieces lower down. Because paul is working alone he sets the drip edge flashing in place on the rake and cuts and bends it in place.

When you get to a corner where the rake and eave edge meet simply install the rake s drip edge on top of the flap you left when installing the eave s drip edge. When water runs down the roof it pauses a moment before pouring off. Cut the end of the rake flashing flush with the edge of the eave. When this occurs the water may run back under the edge of the shingles often wetting the roof deck.

When replacing shingles on a roof or constructing a new roof it is important to give proper consideration to flashing details on the drip and rake edges. Three tips for overlapping drip edge flashing. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and.

While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia. How to install a drip edge. Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end. 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.

Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. Then install drip edges on the rakes. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Apply a continuous bead of cement along.