This is done to give the paint a better surface to adhere.
How to divert water from roof valley.
Cut flashing in half using aviation snips.
During rain all the water from large roof area is funneled into the valley overwhelming very small section of the gutter and causing overflow onto the surfaces below.
Spray paint bottom surface and up turned edge of flashing to match color of roof.
The diverter solves this problem by collecting and redistributing water to the gutter system.
How to redirect rain off a roof.
Place a piece of standard metal drip edge onto a table or between a pair of sawhorses.
Use flat pry bar to loosen stuck roof.
Sand underside of flashing with 80 grit sandpaper to help paint adhere.
It is screwed to the outer lip of the gutter.
Exposure at the other end to create a drainage pitch.
The way to reduce this is to use a diverter which is vertical piece of metal bent into a l shape with the bottom section about 3 4 wide and the vertical part about 4 wide.
Thick bead of clear silicone caulk on the underside of the drip edge lift the shingle tabs up slightly and slide the diverter under the tabs.
How to divert water without gutters or downspouts everyone knows the importance of diverting water away from a house but sometimes a traditional gutter and downspout simply won t work.
Roof rain diverter installation steps.
Roger cook evaluates a couple alternatives for moving rainwater effectively.
Slide one end of the diverter tight to the bottom of the shingle tabs and leave a 1 in.