Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home.
Drip edge fascia roof.
Why is a drip edge important.
How far should a drip edge be from fascia.
The system consists of a formed 20 ga.
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Gaf everguard standard drip edge fascia everguard standard drip edge is a two part assembly with a continuous cleat and a formed cover for low slope roof systems can be installed first to dry in roof.
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The lower edge of a roof should extend beyond the fascia board by about 3 4 inch so that runoff drains into the gutters.
Galvanized cleat formed fascia cover and hidden 4 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.
As a result the drainage improves water flow and protects the roof from potential water damage.
Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof.