In todays video we go over the basic techniques to installing drip edge and rake edge on your roof.

Why do i need a drip edge. Directs water away from the fascia and prevents water from rotting the fascia over time. Not following code or manufacturer instructions can lead to issues with your home warranty your home owners insurance and maybe even give you issues when you try to sell your house. Protects the edge of the decking due to water penetration during driving rains.

So what is a drip edge. Without the window drip cap installed around your window the water will either seep into your home and leak all around your window or it will seep into the middle of your double-paned windows. Drip edges often are required for most modern homes and they are easy to install.

Its important to understand that drip edge installation is different for eaves and rakes. Neither of these options are good ones. Please like and subscribe for more instructional videos.

A drip edge is a metal usually aluminum strip which extends beyond other parts of a roof and directs rainwater off the roof away from the fascia and into the gutter. It is installed at the edge of the roof beneath the roofing and overhangs the sides of the roof. Here are the many benefits of a drip edge reasons exactly why you should have them.

The gutters then carry this water away. You install drip edges on the rakes after you install the underlayment. Deters insects and other small pests from accessing the space between the fascia board and a deck at the bottom of the roof which could otherwise give pests the opportunity to enter a home or attic.

Drip edges not only act to preserve the appearance of your roof but they help shield your property from potential damages. Reasons to Use Drip Edge. A drip edge is essentially a metal sheet that is shaped like an L This metal sheet is installed on the edge of the roof and directs water away from the fascia and toward the gutter.