On Tue, Apr 02, 2002 at 10:09:36AM -0500, datesmanaric@netscape.net wrote:
>
>So how does the top edge get finished? I assume I would want a drip edge
>there to keep rain from getting under the top course of shingles (going to use
>36" roll shingles). Would this go on top of the top course? I would think so
>as that would be certian to keep rain from getting under there. Nail every 5"
>or every 2'?
I would use a metal drip edge, on top. If you use folded over shingles they'll
likely crack. Seal the nail holes with roof goo. Many nails, pounded in
so they just start to deform the edge, are better than a few nails driven
to Austrailia. Make sure you get rustproof nails. I bought aluminum ones
but they were too soft to pierce the aluminum drip edge without deforming
it. Pre-punching a small hole is probably well worth your time. These
aluminum nails for this purpose come with a rubber gasket under the head.
I'd still coat them with roof goo.
Good luck!
jim
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