How To Replace Drip Edge On Flat Roof

Metal drip edge flashing is an important element of any roofing edge.

How to replace drip edge on flat roof.

Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Hold the drip edge up to the ridge and make a mark along where the drip edge exceeds the roof. On some roofs you may need to remove a couple of shingle nails to make some room to work. Align one end of the lower eave strip even with the edge of the roof decking.

Extend the mastic 12 inches each way from a nailed seam and eight inches. Install the eave strips on the lower roof edges first with the eave strips under the shingles and felt underlayment. You may need to use a putty knife to break the seam between the first course and the starter strip. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos.

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. Slide the flat bar under starter course and pry out the nails. Use a flat pry bar to remove drip edge nails along the eave and rakes. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.

It bends around the edge of the roof channeling any moisture that penetrates the shingles away from the roof decking. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and over the drip edge. Make a straight cut through the bottom of the drip edge with your tin snips.

Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. Mark the plumb line or centerline as in the image below. Fold the drip edge to fit over the ridge.

Replacing drip edge eave strips. And apply a uniform layer into the nailed seams at each area with a plastic putty knife. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.