Proper Gutter Installation Drip Edge

The best practice is to always install the drip edge so that it is inside the gutter.

Proper gutter installation drip edge.

Once free slide the drip edge out and discard. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos. A gutter apron is installed on the corners above roof decking. It is put under the shingles of an attic to flow water directly into the gutter.

A gutter apron is used where shingles are not far enough from the edge of the gutter. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. One of the reasons is that your shingles may be too short. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.

It should never be installed outside the gutter i e against the fascia board. There are two reasons for water getting behind the gutter. Rain gutter installation can be a tricky job and a lot of. Make sure the drip edge coming from the shingle is bending against the fascia board because when it rains it s going.

It can be done. Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out of the drip edge gently. While on the other hand a drip edge is installed to the trim and usually hangs directly behind the back of the gutter. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated.

Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto. For proper water drainage the drip edge on the rakes should always overlap the drip edge on the eaves. This works out correctly if you do the eaves first. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.