Gutter Straps Over Shingles

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Gutter straps over shingles. A gutter apron is a bent piece of flashing that tucks up under the shingles and over the gutter. A 1 seamless gutters the next couple are roof strap over the shingle and under where possible. If the roof is older it is not wise to try and lift up the shingles to get the strap under because you can damage or break the shingle. Gutters and roof strap applications.

The gutters are installed first so the straps can be fastened directly to the roof deck. Alo seamless gutters has a variety of ways to solve your rain control needs. Home centers sell a gutter apron in 10 ft. Of the gutter run and the roof straps should be installed under the shingles.

They re fitted to the gutter hanger and then they are attached directly to the roof. Most everyone knows what gutters are and a good majority know that they are needed to protect your biggest investment your home from water intrusion and foundation erosion. If you have an older roof it s better to place the strap over the shingles rather than risk shingle breakage and leaks. Gutter system where there is no fascia board.

With gutter replacement you can prevent water from running behind your gutters by installing a metal gutter apron flashing under the shingles and over the back edge of the gutter. You may have to temporarily remove your hangers as you go or you can notch out the apron around them. Galvanized roof hangers with straps 4 pack can be used to hang a 4 in. The roof straps attach to the hidden hanger inside the gutter and secure right into the roof.

Posted may 15 2013 by greg mandile filed under uncategorized. Installing a slide gutter flashing under the shingles and over the back edge of the gutter will prevent water from running behind your gutters which can cause your fascia to rot and deteriorate over time. The gutter apron will prevent the dripping. Use to hang 4 in.

The cedar shakes will be installed over the gutter straps to prevent leaks from occurring at the fasteners. Sometimes the roof needs repair in addition to the gutters but you aren t able to complete both projects at the same time. Once the apron s in place fasten it with sheet. The flashing should be slid under both the shingles and the roofing paper but if the one you are using is too short to reach the back edge of.

Gutters where no fascia board exists. If your home center or hardware store doesn t sell pre bent flashing ask an aluminum siding contractor or local sheet metal fabricator to bend some for you. 16 oz copper flashings were used throughout this roof.