Begin at the lower corner of the roof and gradually progress to the top.
Repairing drip edge on roof.
Tack the end into position with the roofing nails and press the nail within the drip edge and into the roof covering.
Once all the underlayment is applied go back and place.
Save yourself some.
How to fix a roof drip edge installing roof drip edge flashing properly.
Raise the shingles and push the top rim of your drip edge beneath them.
Place the metal roof drip edge flashing along the gable ends.
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.
And apply a uniform layer into the nailed seams at each area with a plastic putty knife.
Cut out the damaged section with a circular saw.
To locate rotted areas of the roof s edge gently lift up shingles with a pry bar or taping knife.
Drip edge should always be cut with as few seams as possible to give a cleaner more seamless look.
Step by step how to repair a roof edge finding the damage.
Align one end of the lower eave strip even with the edge of the roof decking.
Open a container of roofing mastic.
Home centers sell rolls of 6 in.
Any damaged plywood should be replaced.
Extend the mastic 12 inches each way from a nailed seam and eight inches.
Albany roofing companies should be installing drip edge from the bottom of the rake up with each piece overlapping the next to prevent water infiltration.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva demonstrates the importance of a properly installed drip edge subscribe to this old house.
Install the eave strips on the lower roof edges first with the eave strips under the shingles and felt underlayment.
But do not push it through the fascia.
Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in.
Lift up roof shingles and nail the eave strip in place with galvanized.
You may need to use a putty knife to break the seam between the first course and the starter strip.
Slide the flat bar under starter course and pry out the nails.