Install Rain Gutters Drip Edge

Attaching the downspout outlet and caps 1.

Install rain gutters drip edge.

Mark the location of the downspout outlet. How to install a drip edge slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. A gutter apron is installed on the corners above roof decking.

If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Make sure the drip edge coming from the shingle is bending against the fascia board because when it rains it s going. Rain gutter installation can be a tricky job and a lot of. Lay the gutter into the brackets that you ve lag screwed to the fascia.

There are two reasons for water getting behind the gutter. Remove the outlet hole using offset tin snips. Attach the outlet. Measure from the corner of your home to the center of the downspout.

Home centers sell rolls of 6 in. While on the other hand a drip edge is installed to the trim and usually hangs directly behind the back of the gutter. Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. One of the reasons is that your shingles may be too short.

If there s a drip edge installed where the fascia meets your shingles and the gutter is hung below the drip edge get some roll flashing and tuck it up under the drip edge and over the top of the gutter. It is put under the shingles of an attic to flow water directly into the gutter. Choose green snips if you re cutting clockwise and red tin snips if.