Proper Gutter Installation Drip Edge

Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.

Proper gutter installation drip edge.

Once free slide the drip edge out and discard. It can be done. For proper water drainage the drip edge on the rakes should always overlap the drip edge on the eaves. There are two reasons for water getting behind the gutter.

Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. A gutter apron is used where shingles are not far enough from the edge of the gutter. 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. Rain gutter installation can be a tricky job and a lot of. Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.

How to install a drip edge. One of the reasons is that your shingles may be too short. The best practice is to always install the drip edge so that it is inside the gutter. The whole purpose is to direct the water into the gutters.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. It is put under the shingles of an attic to flow water directly into the gutter. A gutter apron is installed on the corners above roof decking. While on the other hand a drip edge is installed to the trim and usually hangs directly behind the back of the gutter.