Roof Drip Edge Details

There is a small size metal rim facing outwards and away from the roof fascia.

Roof drip edge details.

Drip edge is a metal flashing that tends to overhang the sides of a roof. The drip edge also gives us a nice straight edge with which to align roof shingles slates or other roofing material. By oatey 17 13. Free delivery with 45 order.

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. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter. Galvanized steel drip edge flashing. 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. Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof. It has the main function of controlling water flow on the roof which has many implications. 29 gauge galvalume ef3 eave flashing in gray.