Gable Roof Edges

Place the metal roof drip edge flashing along the gable ends.

Gable roof edges. The shape of the gable and how it is detailed depends on the structural system used which reflects climate material availability and aesthetic concerns. This video covers the installation process of the gable edge trim. Rafter a structural member usually slanted to which sheathing is attached. The top edge of the board rests against the roof decking and the bottom edge covers the siding or brick.

Once all the underlayment is applied go back and place. It consists of two roof sections sloping in opposite directions and placed such that the highest horizontal edges meet to form the roof ridge. Save yourself some. When you reach a corner where an eave and rake edge meet you need to make a cut to ensure a proper fit.

Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip. Install the drip edge as normal. Amerimax c3s 1 5 in x 10 ft unpainted galvanized galvanized steel drip edge. A gable wall or gable end more commonly refers to the entire wall including the gable and the wall below it.

It bends around the edge of the roof channeling any moisture that penetrates the shingles away from the roof decking. One by 2 inch rake boards often cover the exposed top edge of the siding when there also is an eave overhang on the gable end. How to fix a roof drip edge installing roof drip edge flashing properly. Cut the entire drip edge by your second mark so that it only hangs past the edge by an inch.

Without gable rake flashing protection wind driven rain can begin to rot the fascia and roof deck. Ridge the horizontal line at the top edge of two sloping roof planes. Some types of roofs do not have a gable. Gable rake flashing is a professional trim product that covers the exposed ends of metal roofing panels resulting in a neater appearance.

Rake the slanting edge of a gable roof at the end wall of the house. A gable roof is the classic most commonly occurring roof shape in those parts of the world with cold or temperate climates. A roof per 12 inches of horizontal distance. One common type of roof with gables the gable roof is named after its prominent gables.

A properly installed roof includes drip edge along both the eaves and the. Then bend in the. Mark discusses placement of the gable edge trim at the eave joining two pieces of the gab. Use larger rake boards such as 1 by 4 inch and 1 by 6 inch when there isn t an eave overhang on the gable end.

Galvanized steel is a trusted low maintenance product that is known for durability.