In some locations it is acceptable for the roof shingles to line up with the drip edge.
Nails in gutter after roof.
It can be done.
This will create damage on your roof shingles and therefore the shingles will no longer do their job at protecting your home properly from the intrusion of water.
However when permitted it is best to have the roof shingles hang over the drip edge by a minimum of 1 4 and a maximum of 3 4.
Always set the nails back close to the edge of the roof leg.
Nailing into the roof.
Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto.
Some homeowners think it is necessary to nail the gutter guard into either on top of or just beneath the roof s shingles.
When combined with the drip edge spacing the shingles will clear the fascia by 3 4 1 1 4 total.
Gutter nails or spikes used to hold rain gutters in place can work themselves loose with seasonal movement.
2 pry up with a cat s paw or nail puller the nails in the drip edge s bottom flange where it.
Avoid placing nails within 1 1 2 of the roof edge.
Once free slide the drip edge out and discard.
Here s a quick fix for that problem demonstrate.
They angle down over the inner edge of the gutter eliminating any gaps between the.