How To Install Drip Edge On A Gambrel Roof

Install the cut row of panels overlapping the flashing.

How to install drip edge on a gambrel roof. Apply a row of 8 inch wide metal flashing over the break in the gambrel 4 inches above and 4 inches below. Learn more about drip edge at. At the top corners of the walls where the top boards overlap screw each corner together with a pair of 3 screws. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch. Install edging use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging. First measure the length of your eave.

Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Installing flashing at areas where there is an interruption to the solid line of the pane such as a vent pipe roof edge chimney or wall is critical to avoid water leaking in at these junctions and water seeping into the roofing panels which can cause water damage and rotting of the roofing materials and wood. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 05 the drip edge is critical to provide a finished look and to add waterproofing. Next install the drip edge starting from a corner.

Screw the walls to each other at the corners using 3 1 2 screws every 8 in a staggered pattern. Nail the flashing in place with 1 1 2 inch roofing nails. Place corner pieces where panels will meet bends at the edge of the roofing. It is easier to start with the side walls and then add the front and back.

Install an end strip of rubber butyl at the top edge of this row fitting it snugly into the profile of the metal. Line the eave drip edge so that 1 of the drip edge extends beyond the fascia board edge. Tools supplies tin sn. 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. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. A gambrel roof is very common on barn roofs and barn style homes.

This is important to protect damage to your fascia soffits rafters.