Proper Gutter Installation Drip Edge

For proper water drainage the drip edge on the rakes should always overlap the drip edge on the eaves.

Proper gutter installation drip edge.

Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto. Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out of the drip edge gently. This works out correctly if you do the eaves first. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.

It is put under the shingles of an attic to flow water directly into the gutter. The best practice is to always install the drip edge so that it is inside the gutter. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. Once free slide the drip edge out and discard.

While on the other hand a drip edge is installed to the trim and usually hangs directly behind the back of the gutter. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. There are two reasons for water getting behind the gutter. It can be done.

One of the reasons is that your shingles may be too short. Make sure the drip edge coming from the shingle is bending against the fascia board because when it rains it s going. Rain gutter installation can be a tricky job and a lot of. It should never be installed outside the gutter i e against the fascia board.

A gutter apron is installed on the corners above roof decking. The whole purpose is to direct the water into the gutters. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. How to install a drip edge.