Roof Shingle Edging

Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home.

Roof shingle edging.

Item 15551 model 56104001205610400120. Galvanized steel drip edge flashing. It is also sometimes. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter.

Secure the drip edge with roofing cement. T shape drip edge is an l shaped flashing in which the long leg folds back on itself before heading down 90 degrees to form the short leg. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Drip edge roof flashing types.

Metal roofing is also available in the form of shingles. 29 gauge galvalume ef3 eave flashing in gray. Roofing shingles and materials plus factory certified roofers including ratings from real homeowners from north america s largest roofing manufacturer. L shape drip edge is a simple 90 degree bend with a flare out at the bottom of the short leg.

Browse owens corning roofing shingles by color shingle lines price features wind resistance and or warranty to find the right roof for your home. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Lay the starter row of metal shingles at the drip edge and affix to the roof with metal roofing nails. Drip edge flashing.

How to install a drip edge. Some drip edge flashings actually help houses turn to mush. Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof. Free delivery with 45 order.

Work up from the initial row starting at the lower corner in a diagonal pattern staggering the shingles to prevent gaps. Residential and commercial roofing shingles slate roof ventilation roof underlayments asphaltic and tpo roof membranes. By oatey 17 13. Fixed using screws sealant or nails you can purchase fibreglass trims fabricated metal trims and felt profiles so you pick the roof edge trim most suited for your flat roofing project.

Flat roof edge trims make sure that moisture doesn t seep into the felt and cause condensation or damp issues.