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DRIP EDGE ?

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I just had a standing seem roof instaled. Water comes off the roof and trickles under onto the fascia. (eves) What is a drip edge? And how much over hang from the fascia should there be before this type of roof is instaled? Water poors of the roof onto the side of the house hitting all the windowsills and a fair amount of siding.How scared should I be ? HELP!
ROBERT ZACCAREO

7/8/2005
Hi Robert. A drip edge is a piece of flashing (folded matching metal) at the bottom of the roof hanging down over the fascis by an inch or two (sometimes more) typically with a little kick-out at the bottom to help direct water away from the house. On homes without gutters, though, regardless of the roofing material, water can drain down the fascia and sides of the home. This water can cause streaking or even damage over time. If you wish, email me a picture of the bottom edge of the roof and I will try to provide more input. [email protected] Todd Miller
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.

7/8/2005
My wife sells metal roofs. A customer called and requested started metal from her father, who doesn't have any idea about metal roofing. What is starter metal
Guest User

9/28/2005
I would assume they are referring to an eave drip edge but they could also be referring to a gable edge trim of some sort. Todd Miller
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.

9/28/2005
A question about the drip edge. If it sits under the end of the metal roof and directs water to the gutter - then how do you ventilate the ends (facia end) of the metal roof? If you intend to ventilate under the roof and you are using foam ventilating closure strips - wouldn't the drip edge block air from going through the closure strip and then under the roof? Aivars Berzins
Guest User

9/29/2005
Normally, through the construction, at the eave end, the ventilation is directed downward so that it opens into the soffit not the fascia. Todd Miller
Todd Miller
Isaiah Industries, Inc.

9/30/2005