How To Install Drip Edge For Metal Roof

How to install a drip edge.

How to install drip edge for metal roof.

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. Install sheet metal drip cap over the lower rim. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. The extension should be at least inch for it to work.

Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. Build the lower rim of roof extended away from the fascia.

Step by step install drip edge on a metal roof. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. Apply a continuous bead of cement along. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.