Drip Edge On Roof Rake

When placed on the eaves side of a roof the drip edge will prevent capillary action water damage caused by surface tension.

Drip edge on roof rake. The above figure shows the correct application of the drip edge. At the eaves the drip edge should be installed before the eave protection membrane. At the rake the drip edge is installed over the underlay. When you reach a corner where an eave and rake edge meet you need to make a cut to ensure a proper fit.

L shape drip edge is a simple 90 degree bend with a flare out at the bottom of the short leg. Drip edges and rake edges are both metal sheets that are installed as part of the roofing system and as the edge in their name implies they are placed at the edges of the roof. Drip edge roof flashing types. In today s video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.

It is also sometimes called d metal for drip. Cut the entire drip edge by your second mark so that it only hangs past the edge by an inch. Install the drip edge as normal. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos.

When placed on the rakes side it protects the sheathing from wind driven or forced rain blowing back into the sheathing. Why you need a roof drip edge. The drip edge should be nailed centered in the top surface every 8 to 10 inches.