Roof Drip Edge Pros And Cons

Galvanized steel drip edge flashing.

Roof drip edge pros and cons.

So the i w is ran over the drip edge on the rakes and under the drip edge on the gable ends. Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof. However wear occurring along the roof s drip edge where all the water and snow run off will eventually wear away the aluminum coating once the paint finish fails and rust will ensue. Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home.

Drip edge flashing. It should reach 3 feet beyond the inside of the wall and cover any valleys to prevent ice dams and wind driven rain from reaching the sheathing. Drip edge is one of the unsung heroes of preventing home damage. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter.

I always use i w at the rake and the drip edge is always installed before the i w is put down. A self adhesive membrane applied along the roof s perimeter from the eaves up. If water penetrates the roof at any point and runs down the underlayment at the rake it will run right behind the drip edge fascia. Free delivery with 45 order.

This can present a potential problem as a drip edge needs to be added to a roof. Given the relatively minor cons of getting it put in. To shed water away from the eave most roofers add a metal drip edge right to the roof deck covering it with the membrane. 29 gauge galvalume ef3 eave flashing in gray.