A couple of examples of how far up the slope of the roof the ice barrier membrane must be installed.
How to install ice barrier on roof.
See the benefits of leak barriers.
A new roof is more than just shingles.
Overhang and a 2 6 exterior wall.
Help prevent leaks caused by wind driven rain and ice dams.
6 pitch roof with a 12 in.
Install the ice barrier membrane according to the manufacturer s instructions with the drip edge installed on top of the membrane then install regular roofing underlayment tar paper over the top of the drip edge and over the ice barrier and continuing all the way up the roof.
Once in place follow by flashing the rakes.
Ice dams are a serious issue for homeowners and roofing professionals in cold climates or even where occasional snow may fall.
50 1 2 inches up the roof slope from the drip edge.
Of sheet is strips of the membrane can also be used as stripping.
Ice dams are formed by the continuous melting and freezing of snow due to heat escaping from the house or from a backup of frozen slush from the rain gutters the melted water flows under the snow and freezes as it reaches the unheated soffit area at the eaves thus.
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Overhang and a 2 6 exterior wall.
Does the drip edge metal go under the tarpaper ice and water shield or underlayment on the eave.
A basic demonstration for roofing contractors and homeowners on how to install gaf.
Then apply along the eaves.
As seen in m.
8 pitch roof with a 12 in.
47 inches up the roof slope from the drip edge.