How To Install Drip Edge For Metal Roof

In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.

How to install drip edge for metal roof.

Apply a continuous bead of cement along. The extension should be at least inch for it to work. How to install a drip edge. Install sheet metal drip cap over the lower rim.

Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Build the lower rim of roof extended away from the fascia. To prevent rainwater from curling around the lower edge of the roof decking and seeping into the soffits or siding roofers install l shaped flashing under shingles and composite roofing.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Step by step install drip edge on a metal roof. Known as drip edge this flashing may be manufactured from galvanized metal aluminum or vinyl and it goes on before you install the roof covering. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.

Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated.