Do you put drip edge before tar paper?

Installing roof drip edge flashing properly

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. This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and over the drip edge.

Does drip edge go above or below tar paper?

If the drip edge is along the eaves of the roof, it goes underneath the felt underlayment. When the drip edge is along the rake edges, it is placed over the felt paper underlayment. If you are not a professional, do not fret, as it isn't too hard to grasp.

Does drip edge go on before fascia?

The correct placement of a roof drip edge is on top of the roof's exterior cover directly between the sheathing and the fascia board, which forms a drainage gap between the drip edge and the fascia board. As a result, the drainage improves water flow and protects the roof from potential water damage.

Where should drip edge be installed?

Drip edge is installed around the whole perimeter of the roof. It is used to hold the underlayments down and create a watertight seal around the edge of the roof. Only the face of the metal is seen and is usually just white one to one and half inch stripe located right under the shingles and above the fascia.

Does the drip edge go over the felt?

At the side, or gabels, of a roof, the drip edge goes over the roofing felt. At the bottom of the roof, the drip edge goes under the roofing felt.

Roofing - Does Drip Edge go Under or Over Underlayment or Tarpaper at the Roof Eave

Should I overlap drip edge?

For proper water drainage, the drip edge on the rakes should always overlap the drip edge on the eaves. This works out correctly if you do the eaves first. Then, finish by installing the drip edge flashing on the rakes.

Does ice and water Shield go over or under drip edge?

Ice and water protector needs to be installed directly onto the roof deck after you have placed the drip edge at the eave. (The drip edge will be installed over the ice and water protector and other underlayments at roof rake edges.)

Does flashing go over or under shingles?

Flashing should overlap the roof-covering material, but on asphalt shingle roofs, for aesthetic reasons, the part of the headwall flashing that extends down over asphalt shingles is often covered with a course of shingle tabs.

How far should shingles overhang drip edge?

Asphalt shingles should overhang the exterior edge of the drip edge by ¼ to ¾-inch. Check local building code for drip edge requirements prior to the start of your roofing project.

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Can ice and water shield be installed over tar paper?

Ice and water shield need to be installed before other underlayments, including roofing felt. Tar paper compared to ice and water shield do not stick to anything, whereas ice and water shields are a rubberized membrane that is very sticky to create a waterproof barrier to standing water if installed correctly.

How far should drip edge be from fascia?

Drip edge lip extension: 1/2" Recommended drainage gap: 1/4" (approx) spaced off of the fascia board.

Can you put drip edge on after shingles?

Can Drip Edge Be Installed After Shingles? The most popular time to install a drip edge is when new shingles are installed. However, the drip edge can be installed at any time. The materials involved include: a ladder, a flat pry bar, a hammer, tin snips, eave stripping, and galvanized roofing nails.

How do you seal flashing to shingles?

Seal the seam between the cap and step flashing with urethane roofing cement or silicone caulking compound, as shown at right. If you are working with valley flashing, lift the edges of the surrounding shingles, and spread roofing cement on the flashing about 6 inches in from the edge of the shingles.

Do you install the drip edge first?

Installing roof drip edge flashing properly

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. This lets any water that gets on the roof run down the underlayment and over the drip edge.

How much do you overlap tar paper on a roof?

If your rolls of tar paper aren't long enough to cover the length of the roof, use more than one strip to make a line across. Overlap the seams by 5 inches, and alternate the seams as you move up the roof so they don't line up, similar to how you adjust seams when laying hardwood.

Should you use drip edge touch fascia?

A metal drip edge will help protect the sheathing under the roof, but if it's installed too closely to the fascia board, it can still cause water to be drawn into the fascia. The best installation method is to leave a gap between the drip edge and the fascia board, about the width of a finger.