Flashing At Gutter Detail

In a previous video we covered how to flash roof edges before shingling.

Flashing at gutter detail. Dealing with dips and making clean overlaps metal drip edge flashing is installed on the perimeter of a roof to direct water away from the fascia into the gutters and to keep wind blown rain. Flashing trim standard details. It involves two pieces of flashing. It s installed in steps with layers of shingles between so that the water pours down each step and down the roof.

Gt8 box gutter with lip on roof edge with gravel stop 2 gt9 box gutter on roof flange gt10 gt5 box gutter with drain bar. In this video we ll flash the valley. Flashing trim standard details 7 inch box style gutter 7 inch gutter ap1 standard apron detail ap2 transition detail. This drip edge flashing provides protection from water damage along the eaves and rake of a roof.

Roof drip edge flashing at roof eaves gable ends roof drip edge flashing serves multiple functions on a building the foremost of which is to assist water in leaving the roof edge with minimum damage to other building components by directing the water off of the roof and into the gutter. They work by stopping water from running behind a gutter and seeping into building materials and the infrastructure of a house. Flashings are bent at a 35 degree angle which is statistically the best for diverting water. First clean the debris out of the valley including sawdust nails and whatever else is in there.

Step flashing ensures that water is directed away from the wall and ends up in the gutter. Home flashing trim standard details. Counter flashing is often used to flash chimneys. Gutter flashing can be installed just beneath the roofline and inside the gutter.

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