Tack the end into position with the roofing nails and press the nail within the drip edge and into the roof covering.
How to nail roof drip edge.
In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.
When combined with the drip edge spacing the shingles will clear the fascia by 3 4 1 1 4 total.
Select enough lengths of flashing to cover it.
But do not push it through the fascia.
Use roofing nails to secure the drip edge.
Once free slide the drip edge out and discard.
In some locations it is acceptable for the roof shingles to line up with the drip edge.
You may need to nail through the starter strip into the drip edge.
Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle.
Always set the nails back close to the edge of the roof leg.
Place the drip edge down aligning it so water will drip into the gutters.
It can be done.
Begin at the lower corner of the roof and gradually progress to the top.
Slide the corner tight to the fascia.
The common practice of installing drip edge tightly to the fascia creates a path for water to cling to the fascia and run down it wearing the face of the fascia and shortening its lifespan.
Avoid placing nails within 1 1 2 of the roof edge.
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4 deep nail the drip edge to the sheathing every 16.
Just be sure they re positioned high up under the shingles.
Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.
Place a nail at one end then the other.
Raise the shingles and push the top rim of your drip edge beneath them.
If you do make sure the nails will not align with any shingle seams or cutouts above.
Measure the length of the eave you need to cover with drip edge using a tape measure.
Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out of the drip edge gently.
Be sure to tuck the drip edge under the starter strip and felt paper.
Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge.
How to install drip edge flashing on a roof.
The end with the flange or flare should point down and away from the roof.
Nail high up on the drip edge so that the shingles will cover the nails.
Using drip edge with a nailing edge approx.
Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto.
If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.
