Gambrel Roofing Drip Edge

Drip edge overhangs the sides of the roof and has a small metal flange that is bent away from the fascia.

Gambrel roofing drip edge.

Install rake drip edge over the felt. In order to avoid the damaging effects of excluding drip edge in a roof installation speak with a roofing specialist at rgb construction by calling 856 264 9093 complete the contact form and a representative will explain to you why drip edge is a necessity. Get free shipping on qualified drip edge flashing or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Ask this old house general contractor tom silva demonstrates the importance of a properly installed drip edge subscribe to this old house.

More info on building your shed roof. The end with the flange or flare should point down and away from the roof. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. Drip edge installation is a straightforward process following these steps.

Make sure rake edge overlaps. Drip edge is a metal flashing that is installed at the edges of the roof to help control the flow of water away from the fascia and to protect the underlying roofing components. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. A gambrel roof is very common on barn roofs and barn style homes.

It is non corrosive and non staining so that your roof looks. Extend drip edge an inch at each end. In this instructable i will be showing you how to build a 12 by 16 shed modeled after an old style barn complete with double barn doors a partial loft a barn style roof and a classic red and white paint job although rea. You won t be dissappointed.

Nail every 12 or less. Here s the right way to install drip edge on your shed roof. Drip edge usually comes in black brown white or silver colors. Place the drip edge down aligning it so water will drip into the gutters.

Installing flashing at areas where there is an interruption to the solid line of the pane such as a vent pipe roof edge chimney or wall is critical to avoid water leaking in at these junctions and water seeping into the roofing panels which can cause water damage and rotting of the roofing materials and wood. Nail high up on the drip edge so that the shingles will cover the nails. Lengths are usually 10 and not very expensive at all. Rake drip edge overlaps the eave drip edge.

Install eave drip edge by nailing it to the sheathing.