Replace Roof Drip Edge

In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.

Replace roof drip edge. Drip edge comes in 10 foot strips and attaches to the roof deck before the roofing felt goes on. T shape drip edge is an l shaped flashing in which the long leg folds back on itself before heading down 90 degrees to form the short leg. The drip edge is often replaced when new shingles are installed but it can be replaced at any time. It bends around the edge of the roof channeling any moisture that penetrates the shingles away from the roof decking.

How where should it be installed on roof eaves gable ends. 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. Unless the old drip edge is in like new condition replace it. Metal drip edge flashing is an important element of any roofing edge.

L shape drip edge is a simple 90 degree bend with a flare out at the bottom of the short leg. How to install drip edge. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. 12 roof repair tips.

Find and fix a leaking roof. 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. Roof underlayment requirements over drip edge. 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.

Asphalt roof shingles can become brittle in cold weather so wait until a warm but not hot day to remove and replace eave stripping. Roof drip edge is important for proper roof installation to avoid leaks and to give a straight edge to the roof eaves and gable ends. This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and over the drip edge.