How To Replace Drip Edge On Flat Roof

It bends around the edge of the roof channeling any moisture that penetrates the shingles away from the roof decking.

How to replace drip edge on flat roof.

Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. And apply a uniform layer into the nailed seams at each area with a plastic putty knife. Slide the flat bar under starter course and pry out the nails. Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle.

Metal drip edge flashing is an important element of any roofing edge. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Replacing drip edge eave strips. Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end.

Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Open a container of roofing mastic. Extend the mastic 12 inches each way from a nailed seam and eight inches. This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and over the drip edge.

Align one end of the lower eave strip even with the edge of the roof decking. Hold the drip edge up to the ridge and make a mark along where the drip edge exceeds the roof. Use a flat pry bar to remove drip edge nails along the eave and rakes. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.

On some roofs you may need to remove a couple of shingle nails to make some room to work. Mark the plumb line or centerline as in the image below. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. Install the eave strips on the lower roof edges first with the eave strips under the shingles and felt underlayment.

Fold the drip edge to fit over the ridge. 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. Lift up roof shingles and nail the eave strip in place with galvanized.