Dip Edge Gutters

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Dip edge gutters.

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. Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof. A drip edge is a non eroding stainless material that is placed on the edge of the roof. 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.

The lower edge of a roof should extend beyond the fascia board by about 3 4 inch so that runoff drains into the gutters. Drip edge is applied on the edge of the house roof to filter out all the water from the roof system. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter. It allows the rainwater to drain out of the roofing system and into the gutter.

By oatey 17 13. In other words it is the metal flashing located at the edge of a roof. Galvanized steel drip edge flashing. Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home.

Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. They are also known as d metal. 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. 29 gauge galvalume ef3 eave flashing in gray.

Home centers sell rolls of 6 in. Although it is not the intention drip edge flashing will also provide protection for the fascia board. Because the drip edge directs the water directly down and into the gutters the back of the fascia is protected from excessive moisture. Drip edge flashing.

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