Is tar paper allowed to go under or over the drip edge?
Similar questions are asked: What goes first, tar paper, or drip edge?
It is best to place the roof drip edge along the eaves, then add ice-and water barrier (in the snowbelt or felt paper) to the drip edge. This allows any water to run off the roof and down the underlayment, then over the drip edge.
The next question is: Which side of tarpaper goes down? Lay the sticky side down when laying tar paper sheets. The and sides of tar paper are clearly different. Although one side can be sticky, don't expect it leave any glue-like residue. The other side is smooth and paper-like and often contains line markings and lettering.
Moreover, does drip edge go over or under felt?
1 Answer. It all depends on where the drop edge is. The drip edge is located at the gabels of a roof and goes above the roofing felt. The drip edge runs under the roofing felt at the bottom.
Is tar paper allowed to be used over water and ice shields?
Water shield is different than felt paper. It's a rubberized membrane which sticks to the roof sheathing and itself. If installed correctly, it creates a waterproof barrier that can stand water. Felt paper doesn't stick to anything.
Do I need drip edge with gutters?
Why does water leak behind my gutters?
How far should shingles overhang drip edge?
How do you install drip edge on a shed roof?
- Install eave drip edge by nailing it to the sheathing.
- Extend drip edge an inch at each end.
- Install roofing felt.
- Install rake drip edge over the felt.
- Nail every 12” or less. Make sure rake edge overlaps.
- Rake drip edge overlaps the eave drip edge.
- Bend eave drip edge corners under rake edge.
Can you install drip edge on existing roof?
Is a drip edge necessary on a metal roof?
Can drip edge be installed after gutters?
How much should roofing felt overlap?
Should shingles extend past drip edge?
Is felt paper waterproof?
Should tar paper be used under shingles?
What is the purpose of drip edge?
What is the best roof underlayment?
Does felt go under ice and water shield?
Do roofers replace fascia?
Which is better Tyvek or tar paper?
How long can tar paper be exposed?
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