Flat Roof Drip Edge

Oatey no calk 10 3 4 in.

Flat roof drip edge.

Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. Slide the flat bar under starter course and pry out the nails. Set your store to see local availability add to cart. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.

Rubber roof repair kit available on amamzon. The correct placement of a roof drip edge is on top of the roof s exterior cover directly between the sheathing and the fascia board which forms a drainage gap between the drip edge and the fascia board. Coat the flat part of the flashing that sits on the deck using a putty knife. Use a flat pry bar to remove drip edge nails along the eave and rakes.

Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter. You may need to use a putty knife to break the seam between the first course and the starter strip.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof. New gibraltar building products 10 ft. Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home.

Apply roofing cement when installing drip edge on an existing roof. As a result the drainage improves water flow and protects the roof from potential water damage. 29 gauge galvalume ef3 eave flashing. Lift the shingles slide the drip edge underneath them and position it so that it extends over the gutters then replace the shingles and push down to seat the drip edge.

When a drip edge metal flashing at a roof s edge is part of a required installation the specifics of the edging are also often neglected in relationship to the type of metal used its gauge metal thickness and its dimensions. 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. Find everything you need to give your flat roof a visually pleasing finish with our full range of roof edge trims. Why is a drip edge important.

On some roofs you may need to remove a couple of shingle nails to make some room to work. Free delivery with 45 order.