Homes that have gable roofs the classic roof style with triangle topped walls at each end also have fascia running up the gable ends of the roofline.
Gutter installation for flush gable gable valley no eave.
Ask this old house general contractor tom silva installs an alternative to a gutter when a traditional one does not work.
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Apply some roofing cement on top of drip edge and press the shingles and underlayment against the adhesive.
Install 36 wide underlayment in valley 18 each side with 6 vertical overlap.
When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in.
Confirm the eave sealant is in the correct position on top of the eave trim and that eave fasteners penetrate the center of the eave sealant into the eave plate.
Other pieces include elbows gutter extensions and gutter flashing.
Gables were either plain with the wall cladding continued in the gable wall or with a contrasting cladding material for example asbestos.
Soffits appear anywhere a roof extends beyond the walls by more than a few inches.
Soffit linings typically consisted of 5 mm or 6 mm asbestos cement sheets and a 100 x 25 mm grooved fascia board provided support for the soffit lining and gutter where extra ventilation was required perforated hardboard called pegboard was also used.
Rake trim rake trim also known as gable trim is a metal flashing finishing piece placed along the roofline at the sloped sides at the end of a residence s dormer or gable.
Cut off ends flush with the roof.
It s important that only an experienced roofer complete the task of creating them so that there is no concern over the quality of construction.
Use underlayment cut to 18 wide and provide 6 of vertical overlap on hips and ridges.
After completing the eave edges begin work on the gable edges.
Overlap the gable drip edge pieces by 1 inch or more.
Gutter end caps close off the ends of gutters keeping debris and water from flowing out at this point.
Drip edging on the gable edges goes over the felt underlayment but beneath the shingles.
Install synthetic underlayment or 30 felt on the entire roof.
Most houses have fascia running along all of the eaves the overhangs at the bottom of the roof.
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Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run.
Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail.
Gutter hangers and gutter brackets allow gutters to attach to a house s eaves offering support and strength to the front edge.
