Roof Drip Edge Extenders

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.

Roof drip edge extenders.

Drip edges are metal sheets usually shaped like an l installed at the edge of the roof. Amerimax c3s 1 5 in x 10 ft unpainted galvanized galvanized steel drip edge. Sold in 5 ft sections which can be cut with a hacksaw to desired length. Choose brown for a dark colored roof.

The lower edge of a roof should extend beyond the fascia board by about 3 4 inch so that runoff drains into the gutters. Choose natural aluminum and white for a light colored roof. I am trying to extend the drip edge on a shed so the gutters catch the water off of the roof. Item 15551 model 56104001205610400120.

I have vinyl gutters and a vinyl drip edge extender. For use with shingle metal tile or slate roofs. Keep your fascia boards in good condition by using the drip edge extension for extending drip edge past fascia. Also called drip edge flashing or d metal they serve a vital function by directing water away from the fascia and into the gutter.

Extension drip edge flashing used to extend drip edge past the fascia. Brown aluminum fascia mounted drip edge extender with 6 screws. When there is a gap between the gutter and drip edge where water can splash up against the fascia board and run behind the gutter this extension drip is installed behind the drip edge to make water flow into the gutter. Without a drip edge water may end up beneath the shingles and may cause damage to various parts of the home.

The trouble is that the drip edge is supposed to be fastened under the shingles but to drive the nails i have to pull up the shingles to the point where they pull out off of the staples attaching. The membrane does not have to extend fully to the outer edge of the drip edge flashing but it should be on top of the upper surface of the drip edge in a best practices roofing installation. Otherwise as we repeat just below some water is going to run under the drip edge rather than be directed off of the roof surface. Drip edge extender for extending drip edge past fascia pushing water further away from your house or structure.

Drip edge flashing roof flashing the home depot store finder. Aluminum construction for years of reliable service established proper drop location on rainhandler plus for maximum storm water dispersion use when roofing. Must use when roof edge extends less than 1 5 from vertical fascia board.