Flashing And Gutter Installation

Gutter flashing is also commonly known as a gutter apron.

Flashing and gutter installation. It s much easier to join sections on the ground than to work from the top of a ladder. The edge of the roof has thin metal flashing that helps water drip off the roof without damaging the home or causing a leak. Cut a two inch long notch in the front lip of the gutter with tin snips to join a rain gutter section. Snap the sections together.

It is installed on the top of the roof near the eave of the house and is slid under the shingles. This process prevents rainwater from getting behind the gutter causing rot and decay which will ultimately lead to a roof replacement. The purpose of gutter flashing is to seal the gap from the roofing shingles to the gutter. Flashings are bent at a 35 degree angle which is statistically the best for diverting water.

The first step is to lay a new rubber liner along the inside of the gutter. Open valleys have metal flashing to protect this critical area of the roof. Adding copper flashing along the edge seals the liner adds extra durability and allows water to run off easily. Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in.

The gutter flashing comes in various widths and 12 foot lengths. It is a solid sheet that is pre formed to fit under the shingles and over the gutter underneath the roof line. 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. Home centers sell rolls of 6 in.

While some skylight manufacturers include flashing in their products sometimes roofing professionals have to create it or purchase it separately. Project step by step 20 cutting the gutter.