How To Roof Drip Edge

Drip edge roof flashing types.

How to roof drip edge. It is also sometimes called d metal for drip. A drip edge is a non staining and non corroding material applied on a roof s edge to give water the ability to filter out of the roof system. L shape drip edge is a simple 90 degree bend with a flare out at the bottom of the short leg. Install roof drip edge along the eaves add underlayment then place drip edge along the gable end.

The best way is to install the roof drip edge only along the eaves first then place ice and water barrier in the snowbelt or felt paper underlayment over the drip edge. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter. Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home. To install a drip edge on a newly constructed roof or on a re roofing job attach the drip edge along the roof s eaves first.

If this slight overhang is too short water will drip behind the gutters leading to rotted roof sheathing and fascia stained siding and even soil erosion and a flooded basement. The roof leg should extend a minimum of 2 back onto the roof sheathing. While the vertical leg should be placed 1 4 1 2 away from the fascia. T shape drip edge is an l shaped flashing in which the long leg folds back on itself before heading down 90 degrees to form the short leg.