Flat Roof Gutter Drip Edge

Apply roofing cement when installing drip edge on an existing roof.

Flat roof gutter drip edge.

Once free slide the drip edge out and discard. Drip edge varies in dimensions but typically the flange that nails to the roof surface is about 2 5 wide and the vertical edge that directs roof runoff down and away is about 1 5 in depth. Coat the flat part of the flashing that sits on the deck using a putty knife. Install the new drip edge as described above with cement and nails.

Lift the shingles slide the drip edge underneath them and position it so that it extends over the gutters then replace the shingles and push down to seat the drip edge. You ll need to ask another roofing professional to hold up the shingles while you do so. The drip edge also gives us a nice straight edge with which to align roof shingles slates or other roofing material. Get free shipping on qualified drip edge flashing or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.

Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out of the drip edge gently. Rubber roof repair kit available on amamzon.