Our IKO Eaves Protection Strip is a width of polyester-reinforced bitumen membrane that is designed to give long-term protection when dressing an underslating membrane into an external gutter.
The IKO Eaves Protection Strip is fixed as the first sheet along the eaves, so it can be subsequently dressed over and inside the edge of the external gutter. The main underslating membrane should then be laid to lap with this product.
Work should commence with the installation of the IKO Eaves Protection Strip, laid parallel to the eaves and fixed with clout nails to every rafter 25mm from the top edge. The bottom edge should be dressed and detailed over the fascia, eaves support board, and tilt fillets into the externally mounted gutter position.
A minimum material overhang of 50mm or to the centre line of the gutter system is desirable. Do not allow the material to sit in direct contact with the gutter as this may obstruct water flow.
When installed and conditions are maintained as per IKO literature, relevant Codes of Practice, and UK Building Regulations, the product will have a life expectancy commensurate to the main roof underslating membrane.
