Prepping Drip Edge For Gutters

Nail high up on the drip edge so that the shingles will cover the nails.

Prepping drip edge for gutters.

The correct placement of the drip edge is the top of the roof directly between the shingles and the fascia board. Use roofing nails to secure the drip edge. Place the drip edge down aligning it so water will drip into the gutters. Tools supplies tin sn.

You can use nails to tightly secure it. It should be a minimum extension of two inch from the fascia board on the roof. Drip strip is designed to fill the gap between the bottom of the drip edge and the top of the gutter to insure the water will flow into the gutter preventing any damage to your fascia or other parts of your home or landscaping. For drip edge installation align it for directing water flow into gutter alongside the roof edges.

Home centers sell rolls of 6 in. Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. Please ensure that the drip edge is extended over the gutter. Installing drip edge on your roof.

Ideally it is recommended to nail about every 12 inches. Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. The end with the flange or flare should point down and away from the roof. This is important to protect damage to your fascia soffits rafters.

With without rain gutters. The drip edge should be installed over a furring strip so that it tails off the fascia board. Home centers sell rolls of 6 in.