How To Install Drip Edge On Hip Roof

Must be installed at the rakes and eaves of the roof.

How to install drip edge on hip roof.

Place a nail at one end then the other. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. Use 1 inch galvanized roofing nails or 3 4 inch exterior screws.

Overlap two pieces of flashing that meet end to end by at least 1 inch. The drip edge should extend at least 2 inches on the roof. Make sure the corner is tight and that the bottom edge is tight to the fascia before nailing off the drip edge. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.

Space the fasteners by about 12 inches. Slide the corner tight to the fascia. The vertical leg of the drip edge should be at least 1 5 inches wide and extend at least 0 25 inches below the sheathing. Gaf mastering the roof chapter 05 the drip edge is critical to provide a finished look and to add waterproofing.

Adjacent pieces of drip edge should overlap at least 2 inches 51 mm. Install the drip edge by fitting it on the roof eave pushing it tightly against the edge of the plywood and nailing or screwing it down. Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge then press down on the shingle. If the overlap is too short fix it by placing drip edge under the first row of roof shingles and be sure that the exterior edge is reaching over the gutter.

Be sure to tuck the drip edge under the starter strip and felt paper. If the gutter is lower than the bottom edge of the drip edge install flashing behind the drip edge and over the back edge of the gutter to remove the gap.