Vinyl Drip Edge Installation

Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.

Vinyl drip edge installation.

December 27 2018 a look at types of drip edge flashing how to cut it and how to retrofit it to an existing roof drip edge flashing is any flashing that protects a building element by shedding water. 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. Drip edge flashing can be used for new construction and reroofing projects. Install undersill trim along the edge of the vinyl over the flashing at the top and bottom.

Vinyl is not metal but it does offer easy handling and installation. Drip edges have two key purposes. It is vital to install drip edge flashing. Install by nailing under shingles.

Drip edges are usually available in the shape of t. It directs all the water away from the fascia and then into the gutter. Direct water away from fascia. Made from high quality vinyl construction.

They are also known as d metal. By far the cheapest option vinyl drip edge is also the most likely to falter. Due to cohesion surface tension and other forces water droplets tend to stick to one another and to the surfaces they are on albeit slightly. The leading edge of the flashing is called the drip edge.

While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia. Drip edge is used to direct rainwater off of the roof and into your gutter system. Overhanging drip edge gives maximum protection from roof run off. The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing.

A drip edge is designed to take advantage of those forces and along with gravity direct water into the gutter. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Then lag screw the ledger to the house using the fastener pattern approved in your plan. If you have vinyl siding on your shed you can purchase a drip edge from the same manufacturer to match the siding.

Drip edge is applied on the edge of the house roof to filter out all the water from the roof system. Use along gutter line of the roof edge.