Roof Raake Edge

Generally speaking there are three main types of roof rakes.

Roof raake edge.

The rake of a roof is the outer edge that runs from the eave to the ridge or peak of the roof. The rake edge is the edge of these slopes. The rake edge should be installed at the rakes above the underlay of the roof. Roof rake boards are installed in different widths based on the surface being covered.

It is typically perpendicular to the eave. Installing the rake edge in this position closes off the edges of the underlayment specifically. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof. Preformed drip edge can be made of aluminum galvanized steel or copper.

Though there are many shapes of drip edge available it is important to use a product which does not hinder water from running off the roof. At the eaves the drip edge should be installed before the eave protection membrane. Use larger rake boards such as 1 by 4 inch and 1 by 6 inch when there isn t an eave overhang on the gable end. The roof rakes can also be exposed or closed.

This is done to seal the edges of the roof and to protect the roof s components from wind driven rain.