The drip edge fits under the roofing and roofing felt in any downward-facing areas of the roof. It can be adjusted to ensure that the water drips neatly into the gutters directly below it. Along gables, the edge goes under the roofing, but over the felt. In both cases, a zig zag pattern is used to attach it, and it is attached with care so that it lies flush with the flashing. This ensures that water cannot work its way into areas where it is not desired.
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Metal and plastic are both used to make drip edges. The edges are available from many hardware and home supply stores, and people can also order custom products as needed. Installing this trim is not terribly complicated, although people do need to feel comfortable working at heights and working with their roofing. A contractor can also be hired to do the job. While installation occurs, it is a good idea to check for signs of rot, missing roof tiles, and any other problems which could lead to complications in the future.
A drip edge is useless without properly maintained gutters. The gutters and downspouts should be kept clean, with caps on gutter ends where no downspout is available. People should also be careful about how their downspouts drain. Many older homes have downspouts which dump water very close to the foundation, which is not a good idea. The downspouts should carry water well away from the foundation, directing it downhill so that it will drain harmlessly into the street or to a lower grade on the property.
Tom Silva explains the risk of letting rain water run off your roof behind the gutter
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Water from our roof's drip edge is going behind the gutter. Should we be concerned? — Beverly and Brooks Riley, Parkville, Md.
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I see this problem a lot, usually because roofers push the lower leg of the metal drip edge tight against the fascia board. It looks neat, but when it rains, surface tension pulls the water around the bottom edge of the leg and onto the fascia, causing drips behind the gutter.
Drip edge should be installed so there's a gap of about ½ inch between the lower leg and the fascia board. Water can't bridge that gap, and the fascia has a chance to dry.
Installing Drip Edge On Existing Roof
You should fix this. Rob lowe family. Moisture trapped behind the drip edge and gutter can rot out a wood fascia and attract termites and carpenter ants. But if reinstalling the drip edge isn't in your budget, then block the water's path by sliding metal flashing up behind the drip edge and place the flashing's lower edge inside the gutter.
Installing Gutters After Drip Edge
— TOH General Contractor Tom Silva