Proper Gutter Installation Drip Edge

The whole purpose is to direct the water into the gutters.

Proper gutter installation drip edge.

Make sure the drip edge coming from the shingle is bending against the fascia board because when it rains it s going. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. 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.

Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto. It should never be installed outside the gutter i e against the fascia board. How to install a drip edge. Rain gutter installation can be a tricky job and a lot of.

The best practice is to always install the drip edge so that it is inside the gutter. For proper water drainage the drip edge on the rakes should always overlap the drip edge on the eaves. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. This works out correctly if you do the eaves first.

Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. 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. Once free slide the drip edge out and discard.

It can be done. One of the reasons is that your shingles may be too short. A gutter apron is installed on the corners above roof decking. There are two reasons for water getting behind the gutter.