Dip Edge Gutters

Galvanized steel drip edge flashing.

Dip edge gutters.

Drip edges are usually available in the shape of t. Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home. In other words it is the metal flashing located at the edge of a roof. A drip edge is a non eroding stainless material that is placed on the edge of the roof.

Drip edge flashing. If there s a drip edge installed where the fascia meets your shingles and the gutter is hung below the drip edge get some roll flashing and tuck it up under the drip edge and over the top of the gutter. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter. The lower edge of a roof should extend beyond the fascia board by about 3 4 inch so that runoff drains into the gutters.

This helps to extend the life of the wood. Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof. They are also known as d metal. A drip edge is intentionally installed in a tilted position so that it can direct the water away from the roof while protecting the foundation of the roof.

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. Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. Although it is not the intention drip edge flashing will also provide protection for the fascia board. By oatey 17 13.

Home centers sell rolls of 6 in. 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. 29 gauge galvalume ef3 eave flashing in gray. Drip edge is applied on the edge of the house roof to filter out all the water from the roof system.

It directs all the water away from the fascia and then into the gutter.