Flat Roof Gutter Apron

You may see water stains below the gutter on the fascia and soffit.

Flat roof gutter apron. This profile is frequently called f style or gutter apron. Gutter aprons take on an. The flashing helps guide run off away from shingles and into the gutters. Normally used when shingles do not protrude far enuf past the edge of the gutter or on a low slope where water could wick back.

Product details sku s specs colors dimensions. The birch white color is very versatile and can be used as a focus color on your home or an accent color. It starts under the first course of shingles and hangs over the roof sheathing. This is a sure sign that the gutter apron is missing.

Water has no where to go except into the gutter. Once the apron s in place fasten it with sheet metal screws. Then it is slipped under normal drip edge. Gently lift up the shingles on the edge of the roof and locate the nails holding the existing drip edge onto the roof.

The hangers have a slight angle to them and actually you screw through the apron portion right into the fascia just works out that way because of the angle of the hanger. This gutter apron is installed at the roof line to help direct rain water into the gutters and away from your roof. The gutter lip and the apron lip go together so essentially you are extending the back of the gutter by 1 11 4 high. Home centers sell a gutter apron in 10 ft.

Gutters can also be installed to work in tandem with a scupper system. In reality a flat roof isn t fully level and flat roofs built for gutters should direct water to one or more sides where the gutters are installed. White aluminum roof apron flashing. The sturdy aluminum construction of this 10 terra bronze aluminum gutter apron is a maintenance free addition to your home.

Eventually the fascia soffits and even the roof sheathing will rot. Gutter apron a specialized drip edge designed to direct water into the gutter system. If you have gutters but no gutter apron to stop the water it will wick behind the gutter. You may have to temporarily remove your hangers as you go or you can notch out the apron around them.

Similar to a drip edge a gutter apron is a long piece of metal folded at about 120 degrees. Gutter apron goes over the roof deck under the shingles and over the edge of the gutters. Gutter apron is installed over the roof edge and hangs in the gutter. Use a flat pry bar and hammer to pry the nails out of the drip edge gently.