Gable Roof Edges

Mark discusses placement of the gable edge trim at the eave joining two pieces of the gab.

Gable roof edges.

A roof per 12 inches of horizontal distance. One common type of roof with gables the gable roof is named after its prominent gables. It consists of two roof sections sloping in opposite directions and placed such that the highest horizontal edges meet to form the roof ridge. Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip.

Sheathing the decking material usually sheets of plywood which is nailed to the rafters and to which. Galvanized steel is a trusted low maintenance product that is known for durability. The top edge of the board rests against the roof decking and the bottom edge covers the siding or brick. Install the drip edge as normal.

Gable rake flashing is a professional trim product that covers the exposed ends of metal roofing panels resulting in a neater appearance. Amerimax c3s 1 5 in x 10 ft unpainted galvanized galvanized steel drip edge. 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. Place the metal roof drip edge flashing along the gable ends.

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. How to fix a roof drip edge installing roof drip edge flashing properly. Then bend in the. This video covers the installation process of the gable edge trim.

Rafter a structural member usually slanted to which sheathing is attached. It bends around the edge of the roof channeling any moisture that penetrates the shingles away from the roof decking. Some types of roofs do not have a gable. 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. A properly installed roof includes drip edge along both the eaves and the. A gable wall or gable end more commonly refers to the entire wall including the gable and the wall below it. 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. The shape of the gable and how it is detailed depends on the structural system used which reflects climate material availability and aesthetic concerns. Item 15551 model 5610400120.

A gable is the generally triangular portion of a wall between the edges of intersecting roof pitches.