How To Replace Drip Edge On Flat Roof

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How to replace drip edge on flat roof.

Let s face it many homeowners may not be aware of what a roof drip edge actually is or what it does for a roof and if they are aware they may be talked out of installing it because of cost factors involved with roof replacement or repairs. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. It bends around the edge of the roof channeling any moisture that penetrates the shingles away from the roof decking. This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and over the drip edge.

How to install a drip edge. 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. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out.

The drip edges and gutters are on the back of the home on the patio side. What if you need to replace the drip edge on an existing roof or install a drip edge on an existing roof for the first time. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. At 7 05 paul begins replacing the drip edge roof flashing.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Apply roofing cement when installing drip edge on an existing roof. Use a flat pry bar to remove drip edge nails along the eave and rakes. Some years ago i installed flashing under the drip edge and into the back of the gutter to keep water off of the fascia board.

You may need to use a putty knife to break the seam between the first course and the starter strip. Find and fix a leaking roof. It can be done. I have an arizona white reflective flat roof.

Lift the shingles slide the drip edge underneath them and position it so that it extends over the gutters then replace the shingles and push down to seat the drip edge. The problem is that a drip edge is technically supposed to be part of any shingle roof manufacturer s installation instructions and the process is.