The drip edge is a non corrosive flashing that significantly extends the life of the fascia wood by channeling water away.
Roof drip edge in virginia.
Section 1507 2 9 3 drip edge.
Eave drip edges shall extend 0 25 inch 6 4 mm below sheathing and extend back on the roof a minimum of 2 inches 51 mm.
Utilized on low incline roofs l shape drip edges are situated on the roof deck and atop the fascia board.
Drip edge overhangs the sides of the roof and has a small metal flange that is bent away from the fascia.
It is common practice to replace this existing drip edge with a wider inch and a half face.
After your choice of shingles choosing a drip edge color is next.
Most drip edge used to be installed as a 1 face in white color.
However some roofing companies can provide color match drip edge.
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Stock sizes c6 c7 c8 fabricated in 032 aluminum black bronze mill white and 16 oz.
So why do residential roof installations lack metal drip edges.
The drip edge is the metal flashing that is installed on the edges of the roof and overhangs the sides of the roof.
Install the ice barrier first with the drip edge over the top then apply a 4 to 6 inch wide self adhering stripping ply to bridge over the top of the drip edge and onto the ice barrier.
Creates a finished look at the edge of the roof.
Provide drip edge at eaves and gables of shingle roofs.
The national roofing contractors association nrca a recognized authority on roofing installation offers a different solution.
The most common colors for drip edge are white and brown.
Provide in up to 10 lengths.
In maryland and virginia building codes now require additional roofing items such as ice and water shield and drip edge which were probably not required if you had your roof replaced over 10 years ago.
Drip edge is a metal flashing that is installed at the edges of the roof to help control the flow of water away from the fascia and to protect the underlying roofing components.
Commercial flashing with outward projecting lower edge protecting and covering the roof edge.
Overlap to be a minimum of 2 inches 51 mm.