The contractor said the old shingles extended too far over the edge so now they must really hang too.
How far past roof edge should gutter be extended.
Some slight overhang is recommended in conjunction with a drip edge flashing to prevent water from getting under the roofing and onto underlying wood.
On a new gutter installation i noticed some gutters are even with the edge of the roof and others extend 3 to 6 inches past the roof edge.
Shingles extending off your roof deck the plywood osb or wood tongue and groove over your rafters and ice barrier or felt should extend over a metal drip edge roof apron or flashing.
Here phil explains how much overhang a roof should have at the gutter.
Here phil explains how much overhang a roof should have at the gutter.
You don t need more than 1 4 inch drop towards the downspout for every 10 feet legnth of gutter.
However a roofing project that is characterized by shoddy or amateur workmanship can lead to higher costs in the long run.
Drip edge profile types.
Starter shingles installed incorrectly or not at all.
A typical metal roof overhang may be 2 to 4 inches or even less.
And you run the flashing up under the roof shingles and you make sure it extends past the roof shingles and lays into the top of the gutters.
Putting a new roof onto a home is an expensive but necessary cost for homeowners.
Should new gutters be flush with the edge of the roof or extend out a few inches further.
How to install gutters.
Gutter trip edge flashing problems how to properly install gutter drip edge 1.
Many do it yourselfers make this mistake before they even begin.
While plastic vinyl and fiberglass drip edges may also be available in your area these materials are best suited for use in nonroofing applications such as above doors and windows.
On some homes a gutter can look like a rainbow high in the center and low on both ends of the house where the downspout outlet and downspouts are located.
I m not a roof expert but i knew my old roof well.
I didn t have this problem before.
5 tips every homeowner should know.
Copper is a sturdy metal that gives a roof a unique look.
Now with the new roof on i have trouble getting my hand in the gutter.
In many markets this is mandatory.
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 the gutter add an extra strip of metal sheet flashing over the gutter to attach it without problems.
When used as a drip edge it should be a minimum of 0 69 mm or 20 ounces.
No flashing at the roof edge.
Metal is usually installed on rafters or strip sheathing rather than the solid decking used under other materials.
Here are 10 of the most frequently seen roofing mistakes.
