Install Metal Roof Drip Edge

Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.

Install metal roof drip edge.

Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. To install a drip edge on a newly constructed roof or on a re roofing job attach the drip edge along the roof s eaves first.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. You may need to nail through the starter strip into the drip edge. Slip the upper end of the uppermost piece under the portion of the metal at the peak of the roof. Install the edge metal at the opposite edge of the roof starting at the bottom as before.

Overlap two pieces of flashing that meet end to end by at least 1 inch. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Use 1 inch galvanized roofing nails or 3 4 inch exterior screws.

Step by step install drip edge on a metal roof build the lower rim of roof extended away from the fascia. While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia. Install the drip edge by fitting it on the roof eave pushing it tightly against the edge of the plywood and nailing or screwing it down. Install sheet metal drip cap over the lower rim.

How to install a drip edge. How to install drip edge flashing to a new roof. Insert the wide flank of drip cap underneath the first course of shingle or tile all the. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos.

The extension should be at least inch for it to work. Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge. The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing. Space the fasteners by about 12 inches.