What is a drip edge? A drip edge on a roof is a corrosion resistant material that is applied at the eaves and rakes, under the shingles and against the fascia, to improve the efficiency of your roof's water shedding ability.Jan 7, 2018
What's the difference between drip edge and rake edge?
It involves the point of application in relation to the underlayment and/or eaves flashing. At the rake edge, the perimeter drip edge metal is applied over the underlayment with the appropriate fasteners secured every eight (8) to ten (10) inches on center.Aug 7, 2012
Is Rake drip edge necessary?
Without a drip edge, water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home. Though your home may not have originally had a drip edge installed, drip edges are now required by most building codes across North America to protect homes from damage.
How do you install drip edge on a rake?
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Do you put drip edge on rakes?
It's important to understand that drip edge installation is different for eaves and rakes. After your roof deck has been prepared, and before you install underlayment, you need to install drip edges at the eaves. You install drip edges on the rakes after you install the underlayment.
Should there be a gap between drip edge and fascia?
The best installation method is to leave a gap between the drip edge and the fascia board, about the width of a finger. The shingles should also overhang the drip edge 3⁄8 to 1/2 an inch.
What is a raked edge?
Simply put, a roof rake edge is installed to cover the top edge of the siding where it meets the roof. You can think of it as a type of awning that is designed to allow water to flow off the roof and down onto the ground below, instead of down the side of your home.Sep 18, 2019
Does drip edge go on rakes?
A drip edge should be installed on the eaves and rakes of the roof, flush with the decking and fascia. On eaves, the drip edge is installed directly to the deck with underlayment installed over it for proper water shedding. On rakes, the underlayment is installed over the drip edge.Jan 7, 2018
Are drip edge and rake edge the same?
It involves the point of application in relation to the underlayment and/or eaves flashing. At the rake edge, the perimeter drip edge metal is applied over the underlayment with the appropriate fasteners secured every eight (8) to ten (10) inches on center.Aug 7, 2012
What is a rake drip edge?
A drip edge on a roof is a corrosion resistant material that is applied at the eaves and rakes, under the shingles and against the fascia, to improve the efficiency of your roof's water shedding ability.Jan 7, 2018
What's the difference between a drip edge and a rake edge?
It involves the point of application in relation to the underlayment and/or eaves flashing. At the rake edge, the perimeter drip edge metal is applied over the underlayment with the appropriate fasteners secured every eight (8) to ten (10) inches on center.Aug 7, 2012