I have a low slope roof.
Low slope roof edge detail.
The membrane will outlast the shingles and seal around all nail penetrations.
These panels generally come with a painted mill finish or a clear acrylic finish.
Of subsequent layers in the roof system for increased water protection.
Lengths of drip vary but typically it s sold in ten foot lengths 120.
Old drip edge was a simple l style i think.
Then apply standard asphalt shingles over the membrane.
1 cover the entire surface with a self adhesive flashing membrane such as grace ice water shield there are many equivalent products.
In previous articles i ve covered details for transitions to steeper slope roofing steep slope to low slope transitions apr 14 and explained why i prefer not to use drains or scuppers instead opting for one edge of the roof being completely open draining low slope roofs oct 15.
Low slope structural roofing generally used on roof pitches ranging from 12 to 3 12 consists of interlocking panels commonly called standing seam roofing that run vertically along the roof surface.
Begin application at the low point of the roof.
One cool trick is to use a slope kit consisting of sheets of foam that are tapered to provide the necessary slope.
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Start with an appropriate roll width see field details reference to accommodate offsetting of sidelapsapplication.
Drip edge varies in dimensions but typically the flange that nails to the roof surface is about 2 5 wide and the vertical edge that directs roof runoff down and away is about 1 5 in depth.
Design layout so that no sidelaps are against the flow of water.
The basics on a speed square duration.
Low slope roof wall flashing detail installation duration.
I will be installing a wrapped fascia board and a gutter.
As part of the es 1 testing protocol re 3 tests upward and outward simultaneous pull of a horizontal and vertical flanges of a parapet coping cap.
Larger flat roofed applications low slope such as residential condominium complexes row homes and town houses and smaller applications such as residential porch and garage transitions from the main home where the slope of the roof changes dramatically from steep slope to low slope on the same structure.
Self adhesive flashing membrane under the shingles prevents leakage on low slope roofs.
Styles of drip edge f d t l g h a all to confusing as are comparing terms roof edge gutter apron eave drip drip edge.
Current roof has felt starter course shingles.
For a low slope residential roof there are two main options.
Drip edge and membrane duration.
Roofing association manuals as well as the code book specify a minimum slope of 1 4 inch per foot for low slope roofing.
