Gutter Installation Under Drip Edge
The whole purpose is to direct the water into the gutters.
Gutter installation under drip edge. Slip the wide flat flange of the material all the way under the first course of roof shingles as illustrated. For proper water drainage the drip edge on the rakes should always overlap the drip edge on the eaves. The gutter is installed right under the drip edge which is tilted purposely. Do i have to fix it.
Make sure the outer edge extends over the gutter. Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. If it doesn t pull the drip edge out slightly from under the shingles. Secure the drip edge with roofing cement.
The best practice is to always install the drip edge so that it is inside the gutter. The drip edge not only safeguards you from potential damages but it also preserves the appearance of your roof. It is put under the shingles of an attic to flow water directly into the gutter. A gutter apron is used where shingles are not far enough from the edge of the gutter.
If your gutter has been previously installed rather than taking it down and redoing it you can easily place a small strip of metal flashing under the drip edge and over the back of the gutter as shown by the illustration at the bottom of this page so the water will shed into the gutter. 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. So the rainwater flows into the gutter and out of it through downspouts attached along the wall and away from the house. A gutter apron is installed on the corners above roof decking.
While on the other hand a drip edge is installed to the trim and usually hangs directly behind the back of the gutter.