How to fix loose metal roof trim that won't stay in
When wind bends metal roof edge trim away, simply pushing it back into the existing holes fails to secure it in place. This leaves an exposed gap that risks water running into the structure between the flashing and the wall.
What people tried
Every workaround mentioned in the threads below. We haven’t tested any of them — and nobody here is claiming they worked.
- 1trying to push the bent metal back into the existing holes
- 2nailing the loose fascia back down with aluminum fascia nails
- 3caulking the top of the flashing before nailing down the fascia
- 4having a new piece bent from trim coil to replace the damaged wrap
- 5hiring a roofer or gutter specialist to fix the trim and missing drip edge
- 6Slide a piece of flashing slathered with roof sealant under the row above as a temporary fix
- 7Gently break the seal on the 3 tab, slide shingle or metal weather proof material underneath, nail it down, and use mastic to reseal the edge or nail heads
In their words
Unedited, grouped by where they were said, most upvoted first within each place, each linked to the thread it came from.
“Hi all, I noticed the dark metal piece at the edge of my roof, right where the roof meets the wall, has bent up and peeled away.”source ↗
“I tried to just push it back in to the existing holes but it won’t stay.”source ↗
“Could I just not nail it back in with aluminum fascia nails?”source ↗
“Saw a shingle on the ground and it is almost like just one slid off. This is on a small overhang by my back door and not the 'larger roof' area. I don't see anything similar on any other parts of the roof. Any idea what would cause this and any ideas for how to fix it? My biggest worry is water running into the gap between the flashing and structure.”source ↗