How To Install Drip Edge On A Hip Roof

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How to install drip edge on a hip roof. Slide the corner tight to the fascia. Install the drip edge by fitting it on the roof eave pushing it tightly against the edge of the. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle.

Place a nail at one end then the other. Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos.

Select enough lengths of flashing to cover it. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Be sure to tuck the drip edge under the starter strip and felt paper. How to install drip edge flashing on a roof.

The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing. To install a drip edge on a newly constructed roof or on a re roofing job attach the drip edge along the roof s eaves first. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. Measure the length of the eave you need to cover with drip edge using a tape measure.