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What Is a Drip Edge in Roofing?

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If you have been wondering what is a drip edge in roofing, you are not alone. A drip edge is an integral part of virtually every shingled roof. It helps direct water away from your home while protecting it from leaks. Using a drip edge will improve the longevity of your roof and improve the efficiency of your entire roof system. You can choose drip edges that extend four to six inches underneath your shingles, and two inches over your fascia. To make sure that your roof’s drip edge will be properly installed, contact a special contractor for Roof Installation Boulder. If you don’t have one, be sure to ask them to install one for you.

A drip edge is a metal flashing installed along the edge of a roof to redirect water away from the fascia. It also protects underlying roofing components. Drip edges are often made of aluminum, which is corrosion resistant, and is structurally stable. There are also many different styles available. If you’re looking to have a drip edge installed on your roof, contact a roofing contractor and discuss the pros and cons of each style.

During installation, you should use roofing nails to secure the drip edge. When nailing the drip edge, make sure that the nails go through the shingles and not into the fascia. Be sure to check your local building codes before nailing them in. The drip edge should remain securely in place until you’ve completed the entire roof. After installation, you can apply the drip edge to your other

Previously, drip edges were only one inch wide and white. These days, they’re generally one and a half inches wide, and are sometimes referred to as “drip metal” or “D-metal.” The Type D drip edge profile is preferred by the Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) for its durability and ability to keep water from penetrating the fascia. Type C drip edges are acceptable by most building codes.

Drip edges can be either a straight drip line, or they can be curved. You can choose one of these methods based on the style of the roofing. A simple way to tell if your drip edge is missing or damaged is to lift the shingles on the edge of your roof. This can be done yourself, or you can hire a roofing contractor to fix the problem for you. If you’re not sure, call a roofing contractor right away.

Roof drip edges are generally sold in lengths of 10.5 feet, and sometimes are sold in eight feet. The length of the overhang depends on the type of roofing material you’re installing, but the drip edge should extend two inches above the deck level. If you’re replacing a roof with asphalt shingles, the drip edge needs to be wide enough to nail to the roof deck. The length of the drip edge varies from 10 feet to 120 inches.