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   Mike_Mahan | Jul 23, 2001 04:59pm | #1

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   I prefer to use drip edge that overlaps the gutters. Most hangers will work if the gutter is installed first, and many will work for if it is installed later although you may have to penetrate the drip edge. But why would you use gutters on the rakes?

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   Rich_G | Jul 23, 2001 07:30pm | #2

   *Sorry, meant eaves, not rakes.

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   Cameron_Duncan | Jul 23, 2001 11:04pm | #3

   *Rich,A properly installed drip edge should reduce the opportunity for roof surface water to work its way back under the fascia/waterproofing(felt, etc.) seam. One of the gutter & downspout sites on the Web recommends the drip edge be aligned with the center of the gutter (new to me). SMACNA or the NRCA are the groups that should be able to confirm the installation guideline.Personal note: The home I moved into (3:12 pitch hip roof) had poorly detailed eaves (no drip edge among other things). Reroofed in '93 before purchase, the fascia is now rotten. I'm now seeking info on such things as how to remove the gutter spikes from a ladder without a trip to the hospital. (Ideas welcome.) --cd

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   JohnD_ | Jul 23, 2001 11:47pm | #4

   *Well, how did the gutter spikes get into the ladder in the first place? And, why would the ladder have to go to the hospital?Seriously, are you trashing the existing gutters so you can get to the fascia? You might as well, because you are going to use a different installation when they are put back.In that case the spikes stand proud, and you can use one of those big old nail grabber/pullers without too much problem. Or, a crowbar with scrap wood blocks nailed onto the facia as a fulcrum. Or, since the rotted facia is coming off, who cares----just use a Sawsall on the exposed part.

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   Scooter_ | Jul 24, 2001 12:04am | #5

   *I use a combination drip edge and gutter. The gutter has a 3" flange that is bent at the same pitch as the roof, that keeps the gutter top level.The order of appearance is: roof decking, gutter flange, ice and water shield, tar paper and roofing.

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   Jeff_J._Buck | Jul 24, 2001 02:55am | #6

   *Your roof ply has a bit of an overhang right? Drip edge off that.....and gutter under/below....so the water "drips" off the "edge"......actually off the bottom kick-out. No drip edge is one of the quickest ways to ruin a roof deck. Jeff

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   Rich_G | Jul 24, 2001 02:55am | #7

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   I am an owner/builder and am at the point where I am applying drip edge around the roof perimeter. I looked up an old FHB article about gutters that showed several types of gutter hangers that can be used, but none looks like it will work with drip edge, and the article doesn't even mention drip edges. I'm wondering if I should leave the drip edges off along the rakes where gutters will be. Opinions?