Drip edge nailing problem
#1
Drip edge nailing problem
I am going to be putting a new roof on my house and have an issue. I was just wondering what someone would do in this situation. The attached diagram is what is currently on my house and shows all of the components and they are to scale, with maybe the exception of the nail. This problem, in case it isn’t obvious, is that the drip edge has no place to nail or screw to. It would be in the gap between the fascia and the roof sheathing. So how do you fix this, with these limitations; the drip edge indicated in the diagram has to be used. I cannot get anything else. It's a steel shingle system and this is the starter that has to be used. And the fascia and soffit has to remain as is. The sheathing cannot be redone.
Last edited by tcdecker; 04-17-19 at 06:06 AM. Reason: new pic
#2
With those restrictions it sounds like you need a magic wand. Just wave your hand and Presto!
The only thing you can do is rip a piece on a table saw and put it on top of your 1x4 subfascia. Or lay some sheet metal over the sheathing to stiffen that edge up and use longer nails.
The only thing you can do is rip a piece on a table saw and put it on top of your 1x4 subfascia. Or lay some sheet metal over the sheathing to stiffen that edge up and use longer nails.
#5
Might cost some extra but have some stock bent up so that you get more material on the sheeting to bridge the gap.
#6
Just curious.....
Drawn to scale.... the red piece labeled drip edge.... why is the red hook pointed away from the roof ?
Drawn to scale.... the red piece labeled drip edge.... why is the red hook pointed away from the roof ?