How to Install Drip Edge Flashing

Situated along the edge of the roof, drip edge flashing stops water from being blown or seeping under the roof tiles, preventing the possibility of leaks. This type of flashing is available in 10-foot sections and can be purchased in several different profiles. If you want to protect your roof for a long period of time, follow the instructions below to install drip edge flashing.

Step 1: Preparation

Before you being, prepare your roof by removing all the dirt and debris. Next, take measurements of all the outer edges of your roof to determine how much drip edge you need. 

Step 2: Cutting the Lengths of Drip Edge

Use a metal snip to cut the lengths of the drip edge according to your measurements. When you are done, take all the pieces up onto your roof.

Step 3: Laying the Drip Edge

Start the process from any one corner of the roof, and then move to the other corner and then nail it. Fasten the metal drip edge with the use of the electrified iron nails. To create butt joint, you should overlap the drip edge ends and push together both the pieces. Continue the process until you have laid drip edge metal strip on both the edges of the roof, front and back.

Step 4: Installing on the Sloping and Outer Edges of the Roof

After working on the front and lower edge of your roof, you should also lay a drip edge metal strip on the sloping and outer edges of the roof for more successful roofing work. The end of the drip edge installed on the rake must go over the end of the drip edge on the front edge. You should also nail it in place. Continue the process up and back down the rake until you reach the end of the back lower edge. You can only stop the process as you finish outlining the roof with drip edge completely.

Additional Tip

If you really want the best positive results in installing roof flashing, you should always bear in mind to install drip edge flashing together with other protective sealant sand layers. Following this tip will give you the guarantee to have a leak-free roof for the next years to come.

Your house is one of the greatest investments you can make in life. To protect this investment, it only makes sense to do anything and everything you can to protect it from anything that can destroy it. This way, you can have a happy and contented life living in your abode