Roof Drip Edge Types

Amerimax c3s 1 5 in x 10 ft unpainted galvanized galvanized steel drip edge.

Roof drip edge types.

This type of drip edge is the most commonly used type of drip edge. Types of drip edges. Item 15551 model 5610400120. There are 3 types of drip edge with multiple names for the same thing.

Gravel stop is a type of perimeter edge metal that is used to terminate a roof membrane at the perimeter of a low sloped roof system. The drip edge on gravel stop works in a similar manner as rake edge flashing protecting the materials on the side. Sometimes it is called drip metal d metal or t style the asphalt roofing manufacturers association arma prefers this drip edge profile to type c because it keeps the water further away from the fascia. This profile of drip edge is shaped like a t with a lower flange at the bottom.

Standard 90 degree or l style or type c drip edge. Applied with metal and standing seam roofing an open hemmed drip edge will deter water from going upward as a result of capillary action and passing the drip edge metal. Listed in order of how common they are used the 3 types are.