But do not push it through the fascia.
How to nail roof drip edge.
Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.
Slide the corner tight to the fascia.
Just be sure they re positioned high up under the shingles.
Raise the shingles and push the top rim of your drip edge beneath them.
Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto.
Be sure to tuck the drip edge under the starter strip and felt paper.
Install the drip edge by fitting it on the roof eave pushing it tightly against the edge of the.
Using drip edge with a nailing edge approx.
Always set the nails back close to the edge of the roof leg.
Measure the length of the eave you need to cover with drip edge using a tape measure.
Use roofing nails to secure the drip edge.
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Begin at the lower corner of the roof and gradually progress to the top.
Select enough lengths of flashing to cover it.
It can be done.
Place the drip edge down aligning it so water will drip into the gutters.
Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge.
When combined with the drip edge spacing the shingles will clear the fascia by 3 4 1 1 4 total.
In some locations it is acceptable for the roof shingles to line up with the drip edge.
If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.
If necessary secure the ends of the drip edge with short roofing nails.
If you do make sure the nails will not align with any shingle seams or cutouts above.
4 deep nail the drip edge to the sheathing every 16.
In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.
The common practice of installing drip edge tightly to the fascia creates a path for water to cling to the fascia and run down it wearing the face of the fascia and shortening its lifespan.
Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle.
How to install drip edge flashing on a roof.
The end with the flange or flare should point down and away from the roof.
Avoid placing nails within 1 1 2 of the roof edge.
Once free slide the drip edge out and discard.
However when permitted it is best to have the roof shingles hang over the drip edge by a minimum of 1 4 and a maximum of 3 4.
Nail high up on the drip edge so that the shingles will cover the nails.
Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out of the drip edge gently.
