Tiled Roof Edge

L shape drip edge is a simple 90 degree bend with a flare out at the bottom of the short leg.

Tiled roof edge.

Never walk along the delicate edges of tile or along specially cut tiles that are difficult to replace. Ridge and hip requirements on tile roofs. The hip and ridge boards are typically 2x3s to 2x6s set on edge to hold the trim tiles in an even plane. However if you must walk on a tile roof we recommend stepping near the edges on overlap areas that are supported directly underneath.

It is also sometimes. T shape drip edge is an l shaped flashing in which the long leg folds back on itself before heading down 90 degrees to form the short leg. Some drip edge flashings actually help houses turn to mush. Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end.

Drip edge roof flashing types. Overlapping roof tiles are prone to break under load. Position the first roll of underlayment at one side of the roof perpendicular to the lower edge the eave of the roof. First we recommend that you do not walk on a tile roof unless you are a trained roofing professional with experience in tile roofing.

Unless hip and ridge tiles on a clay tile roof are going to be set into a continuous bed of mortar special nailers are required to install them. To do this experienced workers lay down plywood walkways treated with foam backs when moving across a tile roof.