Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip.
Roof drip edge installation after shingles.
It can be done.
Drip edging is a strip of flashing that is applied to the edge of roofing prior to the installation of other items.
The way your sheeting is on top of the sub facia requires a drip edge to cover it so that the edge of the sheeting doesn t wick moisture into it.
How to install drip edge flashing on a roof step 1.
Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated.
Using drip edge with a nailing edge approx.
4 deep nail the drip edge to the sheathing every 16 if installing multiple runs of drip edge lap them by 1 4 1 2 inch keeping the nail back from the lapped joint.
Place a nail at one end then the other.
Place the metal roof drip edge flashing along the gable ends.
Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge.
Install the starter course.
You may need to nail through the starter strip into the drip edge.
Be sure to tuck the drip edge under the starter strip and felt paper.
Measure the length of the eave you need to cover with drip edge using a tape measure.
Push the drip edge a bit so that it passes under the shingle and appears from its other side.
Make sure to support the long end of the cut if you let it fall after cutting it will bend down and kink the drip edge.
If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.
Once all the underlayment is applied go back and place.
Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto.
Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.
It is designed to protect the roof s sheathing from water damage caused by rain snow or ice being blown or rolling back beneath the edge of the shingles.
Install the drip edge by fitting it on the roof eave pushing it tightly against the edge of the plywood and.
How to fix a roof drip edge installing roof drip edge flashing properly.
How to install a drip edge.
Gently slide the flatter side of the drip edge under the eave.
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Slowly lift a shingle that is closest to the apex of the roof.
The starter course is comprised.
Slide the corner tight to the fascia.
Once free slide the drip edge out and discard.
Now that the roof is applied it is much more difficult invasive time consuming to install the drip edge being 3 stories only makes it much worse.
Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle.
Using a utility knife cut back the front end of the drip edge.
Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.
