Install Metal Roof Drip Edge

The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing.

Install metal roof drip edge.

Insert the wide flank of drip cap underneath the first course of shingle or tile all the. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. Step by step install drip edge on a metal roof build the lower rim of roof extended away from the fascia.

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. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Install sheet metal drip cap over the lower rim. While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia.

Overlap two pieces of flashing that meet end to end by at least 1 inch. How to install drip edge flashing to a new roof. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.

Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. You may need to nail through the starter strip into the drip edge. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Space the fasteners by about 12 inches.

Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. How to install a drip edge. Install the edge metal at the opposite edge of the roof starting at the bottom as before.

Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle. 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. Use 1 inch galvanized roofing nails or 3 4 inch exterior screws. The extension should be at least inch for it to work.