How To Install Flashing On A Roof Edge

If you do not wish to form your own corner flashing you can buy pre bent pieces and cut them to size or use a piece of corrugated aluminum which is easier to bend.

How to install flashing on a roof edge.

After you ve correctly installed the valley flashing you can install the drip edge which is corner shaped and will be attached with nails along the edge of the roof. Install the drip edge by fitting it on the roof eave pushing it tightly against the edge of the plywood and. Tack the edge in place with a roofing nail every foot or so. Roof shingle over step flashing.

How to install drip edge flashing on a roof step 1. Drive the nail through the drip edge into the roof surface not through the fascia. Lift the shingles and slide the top flange of the drip edge underneath. Bend the corner flashing tightly around the corner.

Start the installation at the lower edge of the roof and work your way up toward the peak. Install the step flashing when the siding is installed it should be tucked behind this piece and then consecutive courses lapped over it. Measure the length of the eave you need to cover with drip edge using a tape measure. Cover the nail heads with roofing cement and stick the felt down.

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