How To Install Ice Barrier On Roof

Overhang and a 2 6 exterior wall.

How to install ice barrier on roof.

A new roof is more than just shingles. Get the real story about drip edge placement. Install the ice barrier membrane according to the manufacturer s instructions with the drip edge installed on top of the membrane then install regular roofing underlayment tar paper over the top of the drip edge and over the ice barrier and continuing all the way up the roof. Once in place follow by flashing the rakes.

Overhang and a 2 6 exterior wall. Ice dams are formed by the continuous melting and freezing of snow due to heat escaping from the house or from a backup of frozen slush from the rain gutters the melted water flows under the snow and freezes as it reaches the unheated soffit area at the eaves thus. 8 pitch roof with a 12 in. See the benefits of leak barriers.

Then apply along the eaves. Install waterguard rain ice first in roof valleys see instructions below and as a flashing membrane at roof to wall transitions around vents curbs skylights and other roof penetrations. A couple of examples of how far up the slope of the roof the ice barrier membrane must be installed. Does the drip edge metal go under the tarpaper ice and water shield or underlayment on the eave.

A basic demonstration for roofing contractors and homeowners on how to install gaf weatherwatch stormguard. Of sheet is strips of the membrane can also be used as stripping. As seen in m. Help prevent leaks caused by wind driven rain and ice dams.

Get automatic lifetime protection on your entire gaf roofing system when you install any gaf lifetime shingle and at least 3 qualifying gaf accessories you ll automatically get a lifetime. Ice dams are a serious issue for homeowners and roofing professionals in cold climates or even where occasional snow may fall. 50 1 2 inches up the roof slope from the drip edge.