How To Install Drip Edge Flashing On A Flat Roof

How to install a drip edge.

How to install drip edge flashing on a flat roof.

Coat the flat part of the flashing that sits on the deck using a putty knife. Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end. A furring edge is a strip of one by two wood you install on the vertical surface of the house just beneath the roof s edge. Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out of the drip edge gently.

At 7 05 paul begins replacing the drip edge roof flashing. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. 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. If using a type c drip edge you can install a furring strip to increase its performance.

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. Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto the roof. 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. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. You may need to use a putty knife to break the seam between the first course and the starter strip. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.