If this slight overhang is too short water will drip behind the gutters leading to rotted roof sheathing and fascia stained siding and even soil erosion and a flooded basement.
Drip edge fascia roof.
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.
Why is a drip edge important.
Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter.
The system consists of a formed 20 ga.
Gaf everguard standard drip edge fascia everguard standard drip edge is a two part assembly with a continuous cleat and a formed cover for low slope roof systems can be installed first to dry in roof.
How far should a drip edge be from fascia.
Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home.
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Galvanized cleat formed fascia cover and hidden 4 in.
Drip edge fascia omg drip edge fascia is an easy to install tested and warranted system that acts as the roof s first line of defense against wind and water infiltration.
Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof.