Proper Gutter Installation Drip Edge

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.

Proper gutter installation drip edge.

A gutter apron is used where shingles are not far enough from the edge of the gutter. Rain gutter installation can be a tricky job and a lot of. It can be done. There are two reasons for water getting behind the gutter.

It should never be installed outside the gutter i e against the fascia board. Make sure the drip edge coming from the shingle is bending against the fascia board because when it rains it s going. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. The whole purpose is to direct the water into the gutters.

How to install a drip edge. Once free slide the drip edge out and discard. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. For proper water drainage the drip edge on the rakes should always overlap the drip edge on the eaves.

While on the other hand a drip edge is installed to the trim and usually hangs directly behind the back of the gutter. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. One of the reasons is that your shingles may be too short. 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. This works out correctly if you do the eaves first. 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.