Trim Behind Gutter

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Trim behind gutter.

The top edge is tucked under a metal angle called drip edge that slips under the shingles. Look for nailheads which indicate rafter locations. When the roof shingles do not extend past the metal drip edge the water will suck back on the metal drip edge this is called capillary action and run behind your gutters. Then remove any soffit trim and carefully pry out the fascia along its bottom edge.

For example most ranch style homes have a 3 12 or 4 12 pitch roof. Mount a gutter hanger. Gibraltar building products 7 5 in x 2 625 in. The hangers will be stronger if you screw them into a rafter.

Hook the gutter hanger under the front edge of the gutter and over the back edge. Capillary action is a water activity in which water adheres to a surface and follow the surface around. Birch white aluminum gutter apron model ga wh 4 45 4 45. Replacing fascia and soffit starts with removing the gutter.

Metal sales 5 in. Drip strip is designed to fill the gap between the bottom of the drip edge and the top of the gutter to insure the water will flow into the gutter preventing any damage to your fascia or other parts of your home or landscaping. Then drive the hex head screw through the wood trim behind the gutter. If the fascia board nails are under the drip edge you can cut them from behind between the rafter and backside of the fascia board using an oscillating tool with metal cutting blade or a.

Leave this in place if possible.