Roof Drip Edge Details

Drip edge flashing.

Roof drip edge details.

Drip edge varies in dimensions but typically the flange that nails to the roof surface is about 2 5 wide and the vertical edge that directs roof runoff down and away is about 1 5 in depth. Once all the underlayment is applied go back and place the roof drip edge flashing along the gable ends of the roof. The drip edge also gives us a nice straight edge with which to align roof shingles slates or other roofing material. Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home.

Although it does not look like much this component is made to have great structural integrity. There is a small size metal rim facing outwards and away from the roof fascia. Drip edge is a metal flashing that tends to overhang the sides of a roof. It has the main function of controlling water flow on the roof which has many implications.

Galvanized steel drip edge flashing. Covering the ends of the ice and water barrier or felt paper with drip edge ensures that windblown rain that gets under the shingles will run over the underlayment not on the sheathing. Free delivery with 45 order. 29 gauge galvalume ef3 eave flashing in gray.