The best way is to install the roof drip edge only along the eaves first then place ice and water barrier in the snowbelt or felt paper underlayment over the drip edge.
How to replace drip edge on flat roof.
How to install a drip edge.
The drip edges and gutters are on the back of the home on the patio side.
It can be done.
I have an arizona white reflective flat roof.
What if you need to replace the drip edge on an existing roof or install a drip edge on an existing roof for the first time.
Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto the roof.
Coat the flat part of the flashing that sits on the deck using a putty knife.
Let s face it many homeowners may not be aware of what a roof drip edge actually is or what it does for a roof and if they are aware they may be talked out of installing it because of cost factors involved with roof replacement or repairs.
The problem is that a drip edge is technically supposed to be part of any shingle roof manufacturer s installation instructions and the process is.
Use a flat pry bar to remove drip edge nails along the eave and rakes.
If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles.
Find and fix a leaking roof.
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.
This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and over the drip edge.
At 7 05 paul begins replacing the drip edge roof flashing.
Metal drip edge flashing is an important element of any roofing edge.
Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.
Apply roofing cement when installing drip edge on an existing roof.
Some years ago i installed flashing under the drip edge and into the back of the gutter to keep water off of the fascia board.
Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter.
Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated.
Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out.