Flashing Behind Gutters

They work by stopping water from running behind a gutter and seeping into building materials and the infrastructure of a house.

Flashing behind gutters.

The valley flashing laid over the joint where the two roofs meet should overlap the step flashing at least 2 in. Gutter flashing can be installed just beneath the roofline and inside the gutter. Then reshingle sliding metal step flashing behind the fascia board the trim behind the gutter. Flashings are 2 x 3 x 10 ft.

If leaks continue to occur from ice dams consider installing roof edge heating cables. Once the apron s in place fasten it with sheet metal screws. Home centers sell a gutter apron in 10 ft. The first cause is when the roofing material is installed many roofers will not extend the roofing material past the roof edging or drip edge.

If your gutter has been previously installed rather than taking it down and redoing it you can easily place a small strip of metal flashing under the drip edge and over the back of the gutter as shown by the illustration at the bottom of this page so the water will shed into the gutter. How do i solve the problem. Flashings are bent at a 35 degree angle which is statistically the best for diverting water. You may have to temporarily remove your hangers as you go or you can notch out the apron around them.

Second gutter flashing increases the efficiency of your gutters ensuring that the water is going where it s expected to go. There are a few elements that come into play that cause water to run behind the gutter. This should cover the most leak prone areas. Drip edge flashing directs roof runoff away from the roof fascia and edge and into gutters or at least not down the fascia board if no gutters are installed and it is recommended by roofing standards manufacturers and experts.

Gutter apron keeps the water from running behind the gutter. First they help divert rainwater from one area to another. Gutter flashings also known as gutter aprons are installed underneath the roofing material and into the gutter. In other words they prevent water from backing up behind the gutter and then leaking into the fascia and soffits.