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elctrnc ? 5/18/2009	I just had an Ideal Americana metal roof installed on my barn. I am concerned about the drip edge installation on the project. Two of the edges are installed under the metal panels, while the other two are installed over the panels. I was told this is because of how the panels ended on the roof. All drip edges come out rather far. I have taken pictures of the installation: http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/sets/72157618332052557/ Can anyone tell me whether this is a correct installation? I couldn't find a definitive answer on the Ideal website. Thanks!	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/13289/find/
Guest User 5/18/2009	That is not correct, the metal used on the gable ends looks like it's eave metal to be used at the gutter line. The ag gable we make has a 1/2 inch drip edge with a 5 1/4 face x 4 1/4 top with a 1" inch leg that drops 135 degrees and a 1/2 leg also at 135. that enables you to go over top of the rib and screw it down through the 1/2" flange and through the face. Or the manufacture can make a special gable if needed on their brake. Your contractor just doesn't have much experience in metal plan and simple	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/13290/find/
Guest User 5/19/2009	So the drip edge used is incorrect? Is placing the drip edge over the panel incorrect as well? I am on the website, and I am only seeing one "Steel Roof Drip Edge #414". Is that was was used here? Should I email the pictures to Ideal directly as well?	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/13291/find/
Todd Miller Isaiah Industries, Inc. 5/21/2009	Yes, I really suggest contacting Ideal to get their take on it. Who is to really say what is "correct" other than the manufacturer.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/13292/find/
Guest User 5/21/2009	The flashing that should have been used on the gable ends is #411, #414 is eave trim as specified by the manufactures website. So as I said before they used the wrong flashing's.	Share Or copy this URL: https://www.metalroofing.com/spirit/comment/13293/find/

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