Metal Roof Gable Edge

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Metal roof gable edge.

Gable rake trim installation subscribe to our page for more metal roofing videos. If there are gutters installed on the eaves the eave flashing should be installed to overhang the lip of the gutter by about 1 2 inch. Striations and bends on the flashing provide strength and match the lines of your other edge trims. We also have the exterior face that has the drip edge on it and this piece caps off the gable of the roof.

Gable trim creates watertight transitions in the critical locations where the roof s slope or direction changes. When used with sealant this gable trim provides a watertight seal to your roof. Use 1 1 4 inch nails to cover the outline of the roof with strips of metal eave flashing also called edging. Each trim features ends on the flashing that help match the lines of your other attached trim.

At the right of the roof along the gable end we see more drip edge being used to flash the roof gable end fascia trim and roof edge. Add up the total amount of gable of the roof and divide by 9 5 10 long length 26 gauge metal. Product overview gibraltar s galvanized steel gable rake flashing is applied over metal panels along the rake edge to direct rain water away from the fascia. The gable trim combined with sealant provides a watertight seal for your roof system.

10 long length 26 gauge metal installs at the rake end of the roof matches the color of the panel use with tacky tape. I prefer to install the gable drip edge under the felt though that detail is less critical than at the lower roof edge or eaves. Designed to finish off the edge of your roof this gable trim is the perfect finishing touch to your project. Gable trim designed to finish off the edge of the roof gable or rake.

The installation detail that we are looking at now is the exposed fastener gable trim. Together with metal roofing panels gable trim reduces the chance of water leaking through ceilings. Gable rake flashing is a professional trim product that covers the exposed ends of metal roofing panels resulting in a neater appearance. On one side of the trim piece the roof side we have a fastening flange.