How To Install Drip Edge Flashing On A Flat Roof

Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end.

How to install drip edge flashing on a flat roof.

Apply roofing cement when installing drip edge on an existing roof. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. 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. Coat the flat part of the flashing that sits on the deck using a putty knife.

How to install a drip edge. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. You may need to use a putty knife to break the seam between the first course and the starter strip. Slide the flat bar under starter course and pry out the nails.

Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out of the drip edge gently. At 7 05 paul begins replacing the drip edge roof flashing. A furring edge is a strip of one by two wood you install on the vertical surface of the house just beneath the roof s edge.

If using a type c drip edge you can install a furring strip to increase its performance. Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto the roof. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Lift the shingles slide the drip edge underneath them and position it so that it extends over the gutters then replace the shingles and push down to seat the drip edge.