Rain Gutter Drip Edge Installation

You can use nails to tightly secure it.

Rain gutter drip edge installation.

Rain gutters should be attached to the fascia and run the entire length of the roof ending with a downspout. For drip edge installation align it for directing water flow into gutter alongside the roof edges. If your gutter has been previously installed rather than taking it down and redoing it you can easily place a small strip of metal flashing under the drip edge and over the back of the gutter as shown by the illustration at the bottom of this page so the water will shed into the gutter. The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing.

Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. One of the reasons is that your shingles may be too short. 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 drip edge coming from the shingle is bending against the fascia board because when it rains it s going.

Rain gutter installation can be a tricky job and a lot of. Home centers sell rolls of 6 in. There are two reasons for water getting behind the gutter. Drip strip is designed to fill the gap between the bottom of the drip edge and the top of the gutter to insure the water will flow into the gutter preventing any damage to your fascia or other parts of your home or landscaping.

If there s a drip edge installed where the fascia meets your shingles and the gutter is hung below the drip edge get some roll flashing and tuck it up under the drip edge and over the top of the gutter. While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia. Ideally it is recommended to nail about every 12 inches.