What goes on first fascia or drip edge?

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.
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Do you install fascia before drip edge?

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.
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Does drip edge go on before or after tar paper?

On the rake edge of the roof, the drip edge goes over the felt paper so it will seal the edges of the roof. By doing this, the drip edge will protect the would-be exposed side of the roof from windblown rain.
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Does drip edge go over or under trim?

Does Drip Edge Go Over or Under Felt? According to most building codes and manufacturer recommendations, the drip edge should be installed beneath the underlayment along the eaves of the roof.
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Should 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.)
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How To Install Drip Edge On A Roof



Does roofing felt go under drip edge?

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.
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Are shingles supposed to overhang drip edge?

Shingles should not extend more than 3/4” (19 mm) past the drip edge. If shingles overhang the edge of the roof by more than 3/4” (19 mm), then they are not supported and may crack and break off. In addition, the wind resistance at the roof edge may be compromised.
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Do you 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.
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What are the steps to roofing a house?

Seven Effective Steps on How to Roof A House
  1. Identify Local Building Codes and Obtain Permits. ...
  2. Find The Roofing Material You Need. ...
  3. Remove Old Roof (for Pre-Constructed Roofs) ...
  4. Install Drip Molding and Flash Roof Valleys. ...
  5. Use Chalk to Mark Nail Spacing. ...
  6. Apply Roof Adhesive on Exposed Nails. ...
  7. Let Dry and Enjoy Your New Roof.
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Does fascia go on before shingles?

If your roofers are replacing your fascia board as part of a full roof replacement, then they will install the new shingles before they address the fascia. There is no way to replace the fascia board without removing the gutters, as the gutters are mounted to the board.
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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.
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Does the gutter go behind the drip edge?

It is recommended that gutters are placed under or 'behind' the drip edge of your roof. A drip edge refers to a component that hangs over the roof and has an outward projecting lower edge.
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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.
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How many nails do you use on drip edge?

Install the starter strip so that it overhangs the drip edge by 1/2-inch. Nail the starter strip about 3” up from the leading edge, using 4 nails evenly spaced for a full strip (approximately 10”-12-inches apart).
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How much should starter shingles overhang drip edge?

The edge of the shingles should hang over a roof between an inch and an inch and a half — or between a half inch and three-quarters of an inch if drip edge flashing is installed. Too much overhang and the shingles could blow off in high winds; too little can allow water to seep into rake or fascia boards.
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Is it OK to put ice and water shield on entire roof?

That said, you can cover your entire roof with an ice and water shield, and it could help prevent leaks if you live in an area with extreme winds. But if you do, make sure you also add a ventilation system to your attic to prevent condensation.
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Where does drip edge go?

The drip edge should be installed on top of the underlayment at all rakes, and below or on top of the underlayment at the eaves. At the eaves, when installing the drip edge on top the underlayment, a 4-inch wide layer of asphalt roof cement (complying with the ASTM D4586, Type I or Type II) is required.
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Are drip edge and flashing the same thing?

Drip edges are metal sheets, usually shaped like an “L,” installed at the edge of the roof. Also called drip edge flashing or D-metal, they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter.
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What kind of nails should I use for drip edge?

The drip edge is nailed in place using 1-1/2 galvanized roofing nails. A felt-tip marker works great for marking cuts. And, again, prying open the end with a small flat bar allows the pieces to overlap cleanly.
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What goes on first the roof or fascia?

Fascia and soffit are installed after the roof installation is finished. It is ideal that soffit and fascia materials be installed before you place tiles or any other type of roofing material on the roof.
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What goes on first fascia or soffit?

The job goes smoother when you follow the correct installation sequence. First nail up the J-channel, then soffit panels, then fascia, then drip edge.
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Does fascia board go under roof sheathing?

In view A, the sheathing is started flush with the tail cut of the rafters. Notice that when the fascia is placed, the top edge of the fascia is even with the top of the sheathing. In view B, the sheathing overlaps the tail end of the rafter by the thickness of the fascia material.
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