Flat Roof Drip Edges

Fixed using screws sealant or nails you can purchase fibreglass trims fabricated metal trims and felt profiles so you pick the roof edge trim most suited for your flat roofing project.

Flat roof drip edges.

Rubber roof repair kit available on amamzon. Item 15551 model 5610400120. Set your store to see local availability. Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof.

Find everything you need to give your flat roof a visually pleasing finish with our full range of roof edge trims. Overlap two pieces of flashing that meet end to end by at least 1 inch. As a result the drainage improves water flow and protects the roof from potential water damage. Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end.

Space the fasteners by about 12 inches. The correct placement of a roof drip edge is on top of the roof s exterior cover directly between the sheathing and the fascia board which forms a drainage gap between the drip edge and the fascia board. 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. Why is a drip edge important.

Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home. Amerimax c3s 1 5 in x 10 ft unpainted galvanized galvanized steel drip edge. Use 1 inch galvanized roofing nails or 3 4 inch exterior screws. No calk galvanized steel drip edge pipe flashing model 11815 11 92 11 92.

Moisture accumulation with moisture accumulation being a factor with shingle deterioration it is important to locate the drip metal edging where the moisture can be quickly eliminated which is at the eaves or edges of the roof that overhang a supporting structure. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter. The best way is to install the roof drip edge only along the eaves first then place ice and water barrier in the snowbelt or felt paper underlayment over the drip edge.