Flat Roof Drip Edge

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Flat roof drip edge.

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. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Diameter model 11874 17 13 17 13.

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. Coat the flat part of the flashing that sits on the deck using a putty knife. On some roofs you may need to remove a couple of shingle nails to make some room to work. As a result the drainage improves water flow and protects the roof from potential water damage.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Apply roofing cement when installing drip edge on an existing roof. Galvanized steel drip edge vent pipe roof flashing with 2 1 2 in. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter.

Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home. Free delivery with 45 order. 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. If you re looking for premium quality industry standard cost effective edging our unique line of products will give your flat roof a smart professional look while preventing damp and condensation from infiltrating your roof.

Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end. Why is a drip edge important. 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. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.

Use a flat pry bar to remove drip edge nails along the eave and rakes. New gibraltar building products 10 ft. Oatey no calk 10 3 4 in. 29 gauge galvalume ef3 eave flashing.

Slide the flat bar under starter course and pry out the nails. Set your store to see local availability add to cart.