DRIP EDGE – FAMILY ROOFING

Posted on by David Reid

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DRIP EDGE

Shingle and slate roof vented flashing used to divert water away from building along the eave.  The vented drip edge with regularly spaced openings along a roof edge is used to provide intake ventilation on homes with little or no soffit area.

If you don’t have soffits, or your roof style doesn’t allow for soffit vents, some homeowners will consider a drip edge vent.  Drip edge vents are a two-in-one installation that promote water shedding at the eaves and rakes of a roof, while also allowing for ventilation into the attic.

Does drip edge go over fascia?  If the home has no gutter, the drip edge will prevent the water from running down the fascia and onto or into the soffit cavity.  However, without the drip edge, the water sticks to shingles, potentially working its way under the shingles to cause a leak.

In this way, is drip edge the same as flashing?

So as rain drips off the shingle, the drip edge keeps the wind from blowing the water back behind the gutter or back up under the shingles. Flashing is the general term for metal used where roofing meets a wall or a roof edge to keep rain from getting under shingle.

What Is a Drip Edge?

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.  In other words, it is the metal flashing located at the edge of a roof.  A drip edge is installed with an intended tilt, which is specifically meant to direct water away from a roof while assuring the foundation of your roof is not exhausted prematurely by holes or fissures.

Where Should Drip Edges Be Placed?

The correct placement of a roof drip edge is on top of the roof’s exterior cover directly between the sheathing and the fascia board, which forms a drainage gap between the drip edge and the fascia board. As a result, the drainage improves water flow and protects the roof from potential water damage.

Why Is a Drip Edge Important?

Drip edges not only act to preserve the appearance of your roof, but they help shield your property from potential damages:

  • Protects the shingles from potential water damage, which otherwise may cause the roof, deck, and fascia board to erode over time.

  • Pushes water away from the fascia and reduces the risk of it eroding over time.

  • Helps the gutters to move water away from the house and its base.

  • Shields exposed regions from insect and pest infestation.

  • Safeguards the edge of a deck from water during rainstorms.

  • Guards the underlying roofline against damage in the winter months such as ice and snow damage, which could result in rotting.

  • Safeguards the roof from strong gusts of wind and wind-blown rain.

  • Shields the fundamental wood and promotes the performance of water-shedding.

  • Shields against the occurrence of shifts between a deck and the fascia boards.

  • Lengthens the life and the effectiveness of the roofing materials and the roof overall.