How do you install metal drip edge on roof?

How do you install metal drip edge on roof?

Place the drip edge down, aligning it so water will drip into the gutters. The end with the flange or flare should point down and away from the roof. Step Three: Use roofing nails to secure the drip edge. Nail high up on the drip edge so that the shingles will cover the nails.

Do you use drip edge with metal roofing?

A drip edge is not needed for metal roofing. If you make sure to overhang your metal roofing at least an inch, the drip edge is not necessary at the eaves and rakes. If the metal roof is hanging over an inch, the water will be directed away from the fascia anyway if at a slant.

Where do you put drip edge on a roof?

Drip edge is installed around the whole perimeter of the roof. It is used to hold the underlayments down and create a watertight seal around the edge of the roof. Only the face of the metal is seen and is usually just white one to one and half inch stripe located right under the shingles and above the fascia.

Should my roof have a drip edge?

The 2012 International Building Code (IBC) requires drip edges for that type of roof. Regardless of the kind of roof you have, we highly recommend installing drip edges. Keep in mind that improper installation of any roofing component can create gaps, rendering any waterproofing solution useless.

How far should metal roof overhang?

A typical metal roof overhang may be 2 to 4 inches, or even less. Some slight overhang is recommended, in conjunction with a drip edge flashing, to prevent water from getting under the roofing and onto underlying wood.

How far should drip edge be from fascia?

Drip edge height: 1 5/8″ Drip edge lip extension: 1/2″ Recommended drainage gap: 1/4″ (approx) spaced off of the fascia board.

Does roofing paper go on before drip edge?

The best way is to install the roof drip edge only along the eaves first, then place ice-and-water barrier (in the snowbelt) or felt paper (underlayment) over the drip edge. This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and over the drip edge.

How do you install drip edge on roof?

Install roof drip edge along the eaves, add underlayment, then place drip edge along the gable end. The best way is to install the roof drip edge only along the eaves first, then place ice-and-water barrier (in the snowbelt) or felt paper (underlayment) over the drip edge.

How to replace drip edge on roof?

Install the eave strips on the lower roof edges first,with the eave strips under the shingles and felt underlayment.

  • Align one end of the lower eave strip even with the edge of the roof decking.
  • Lift up roof shingles,and nail the eave strip in place with galvanized roofing nails.
  • What are the sizes of roof drip edge?

    Drip edge varies in dimensions but typically the flange that nails to the roof surface is about 2.5″ wide and the vertical edge that directs roof runoff down and away is about 1.5″ in depth. Lengths of drip vary but typically it’s sold in ten foot lengths (120″).

    What size drip edge should I use?

    Standard sized drip edge and rake edge are approximately 4 inches in total length, with about ¾ inch bent at an angle to hang into the eaves trough or overtop your gable facia.

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