Flashing Over Gutters

Gutter flashing is also commonly known as a gutter apron.

Flashing over gutters.

Install drip edges on the eaves first. Place the drip edge down aligning it so water will drip into the gutters. When you install the drip edge over this strip it keeps the lower flange further from the home s siding which helps to keep water further from the home. The leading edge of the flashing is called the drip edge.

Adding roof flashing for efficient water flow. It is a solid sheet that is pre formed to fit under the shingles and over the gutter underneath the roof line. In this video paulricalde shows the two main types of roof drip edge flashing how to cut both inside and outside corners on them and how to retrofit drip edge on a simple roof. Some of the steps in gutter flashing installation include.

Using over flashing on the gutter for when you cannot use sealant. You may have to temporarily remove your hangers as you go or you can notch out the apron around them. The gutter flashing comes in various widths and 12 foot lengths. Home centers sell a gutter apron in 10 ft.

It is installed on the top of the roof near the eave of the house and is slid under the shingles.