How To Install Gutter Drip Edge

Should drip edge be nailed to fascia?

A metal drip edge will help protect the sheathing under the roof, but if it’s installed too closely to the fascia board, it can still cause water to be drawn into the fascia. The best installation method is to leave a gap between the drip edge and the fascia board, about the width of a finger.

Does tar paper go over or under drip edge?

If the drip edge is along the eaves of the roof, it goes underneath the felt underlayment. When the drip edge is along the rake edges, it is placed over the felt paper underlayment.

How many nails do you use on drip edge?

Nail the drip edge to the roof deck with minimum 12-gage roofing nails spaced 8 to 10-inches on center and 1-½ to 3-inches from the edge of the sheathing. Adjacent drip edge pieces should be lapped minimum 2 inches.

Do gutters go over or under drip edge?

It is recommended that gutters are placed under or ‘behind’ the drip edge of your roof. A drip edge refers to a component that hangs over the roof and has an outward projecting lower edge.

Should drip line holes up or down?

When laying the drip tape, make sure that the holes are facing up- ward, and that there are no kinks in the line.

How do you install drip edge after roofing?

Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. If it doesn’t, pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. Apply a continuous bead of cement along the top of the drip edge, then press down on the shingle.

Do you install drip edge over ice and water shield?

Ice and water protector needs to be installed directly onto the roof deck after you have placed the drip edge at the eave. (The drip edge will be installed over the ice and water protector and other underlayments at roof rake edges.)