Felt Flat Roof Drip Edge Detail

The standard roof edge details illustrated in this section are generally applicable.

Felt flat roof drip edge detail.

Our photo illustrates several details of roof drip edge eaves flashing and gable end flashing at an asphalt shingle re roof job we documented in dutchess county new york. This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and over the drip edge. 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. Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home.

3 9 roof edges applicability a roof edge detail should be installed as specified by the designer at all flat edges of the roof where the field membrane ends and at internal and external gutters. Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof. If you re looking for premium quality industry standard cost effective edging our unique line of products will give your flat roof a smart professional look while preventing damp and condensation from infiltrating your roof. Find everything you need to give your flat roof a visually pleasing finish with our full range of roof edge trims.

If you install the drip edge on top of the felt any condensation or water running down the roof surface between shingles and felt will run underneath the drip edge. Find and fix a leaking roof step 2. To form the welted drip see edge detail above right cut suitable lengths check but usually about 200mm 8 inch of top sheet nail each length to the timber batten along the edge of the roof with the felt underside facing out and with the sheet hanging down away from the roof ensure that the clean area along the edge of the top sheet line up with the edge of the adjacent sheet.