Installing Drip Edge

I'm really trying to wrap up the work on the front of the house. All that's left is replacing the drip edge that was removed when our predecessors built the dreaded tunnel of doom. I'd also torn off a good amount when I replaced the rotted facia boards.
Drip edge is a sheet metal flashing strip that slides under the roofing and over the top edge of the facia. It has a slight kick at the tip that kicks water off, away from the wood to keep water from ruining it.
Check out the full story on my blog. It has the full dose of humor and rain.
Here's a good look at the old stuff I'd removed a few weeks back when I tore out the facia.
This stuff is hazardous. Just touching it, you can tell it wants you to slide your bare hand along the edge, just once, so it can rip your flesh open. I denied myself a trip to urgent care for stitches.
I took a quick tour around the rest of the house to see how the existing drip edge was installed around corners and peaks. It's pretty easy with a pair of tin snips. Here's an outside corner.
I slipped it into place. In some parts of the country, there's additional steps, such as getting it under the underlayment to prevent ice damming. Nothing we need to worry about in Phoenix.
So much for getting done this morning. A storm came rolling in.
I tacked it into place to keep it from blowing off in the storm.
John @ AZ DIY Guy
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
Go
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
Comments
Join the conversation
2 of 5 comments
  • Patricia Lux Patricia Lux on Mar 30, 2014
    I'm going to have to have someone do the same thing, hope not too costly ....
  • Diana Deiley Diana Deiley on Feb 20, 2016
    No rain in Phoenix made me chuckle. I lived in Cottonwood for 10 years. Once in a blue moon it would rain and on occasion a nice downpour. Having a drip edge on the roof is very important. Wonderful tutorial. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
Next