Slide the back edge of the guard section under the shingles.
Gutter guards installed under shingles.
There are several types of gutter screens that attach under roof shingles snap into gutters or are fastened with screws.
Because shingle roofs are so beautiful and distinctive gutter guards that have to be placed under the 2nd or 3rd row of shingles will interfere with the classic appearance of heritage roofing.
Most owners of shingle roofs are aware that screwing down gutter guards under the shingles is not a feasible option.
Gutter protection systems include gutter screens gutter covers leaf guards and gutter fillers.
This screen type gutter guard is designed to slip under the first row of shingles and then snap.
It can cause your roof felt and your wood sub roof to sustain water damage.
Installing gutter guards under shingles will void your shingle warranty.
A gutter guard that traps debris is a bigger problem to a roof since the debris can wick water up the shingles where it can cause problems.
When water sits on a shingle like its doing here it can work its way under the shingles at every seam.
Align the guard section with the roofline then insert it under the shingles you ve lifted.
This will create damage on your roof shingles and therefore the shingles will no longer do their job at protecting your home properly from the intrusion of water.
Even a novice diyer will find it simple to install the amerimax home products lock in gutter guard.
Some homeowners think it is necessary to nail the gutter guard into either on top of or just beneath the roof s shingles.
This fine mesh product can be installed under the shingles or with the back bent up it can be fastened to both the fascia and the gutter for added strength.
Since it s home show season we ve heard from several of our dealers that companies selling other types of gutter guards are making the point that installing under shingles will void your shingle warranty destroy your roof or is just plain wrong to do in the first place.
Most products come in 4 to 6 ft 1 2 to 1 8 m sections.