Drip Edge Flashing

RoofingDirect.com is one of the leading suppliers of metal flashing online and is pleased to offer high quality steel and copper drip edge flashing in multiple configurations and sizes.

Drip Edge Flashing is More Important Than You May Think

So what is the overall purpose of drip edge flashing? It actually serves two very important roofing needs.

1. To secure the roof underlayment, protecting against wind and other elements
2. Directs rainwater and eventual rot away from behind the gutter, the fascia, and shingles

Once the roof underlayment is put down, the drip edge flashing is then laid across the entire perimeter of the roof, securing it, and then slightly overlapped with shingles. While older homes may not have these installed, many modern building codes will require drip edge flashing on all future installations and repairs to prevent future structural water damage.

How Drip Edge Flashing is Typically Used

As mentioned above, drip edge flashing is installed along the entire perimeter of the roof once the underlayment has been put down. If installed correctly, the flashing creates a waterproof barrier that protects your roof and all of its related components.

Drip edge flashing is not fully visible, but depending on the preference of the homeowner, it is available in a variety of colors in pre-painted steel to match the fascia or soffit vent material, coated galvanized steel, or copper. Further, the models available at RoofingDirect.com also come in both standard and D-style, with both 5' and 10' sizes available for most profiles.