Install Metal Roof Drip Edge

Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.

Install metal roof drip edge.

In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. Most metal shingles will be attached to the roof using metal shingle. Insert the wide flank of drip cap underneath the first course of shingle or tile all the. Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps.

Slip the upper end of the uppermost piece under the portion of the metal at the peak of the roof. Space the fasteners by about 12 inches. Install the edge metal at the opposite edge of the roof starting at the bottom as before. The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing.

How to install drip edge flashing to a new roof. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Install the drip edge by fitting it on the roof eave pushing it tightly against the edge of the plywood and nailing or screwing it down. How to install a drip edge.

You may need to nail through the starter strip into the drip edge. While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia. Use 1 inch galvanized roofing nails or 3 4 inch exterior screws. Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle.

Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. Install sheet metal drip cap over the lower rim. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.

The extension should be at least inch for it to work. To install a drip edge on a newly constructed roof or on a re roofing job attach the drip edge along the roof s eaves first. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge.