Proper Gutter Installation Drip Edge

Rain gutter installation can be a tricky job and a lot of.

Proper gutter installation drip edge.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. A gutter apron is installed on the corners above roof decking. Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto.

A gutter apron is used where shingles are not far enough from the edge of the gutter. It should never be installed outside the gutter i e against the fascia board. There are two reasons for water getting behind the gutter. For proper water drainage the drip edge on the rakes should always overlap the drip edge on the eaves.

It is put under the shingles of an attic to flow water directly into the gutter. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. This works out correctly if you do the eaves first.

How to install a drip edge. Once free slide the drip edge out and discard. It can be done. Make sure the drip edge coming from the shingle is bending against the fascia board because when it rains it s going.

Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out of the drip edge gently. While on the other hand a drip edge is installed to the trim and usually hangs directly behind the back of the gutter. The whole purpose is to direct the water into the gutters.