Roof Edge Houses

Roof shingles consist of a series of individual overlapping components that when laid together in rows or courses starting at the bottom edge of a roof form a barrier designed to repel water snow and ice.

Roof edge houses.

Install drip edges on the eaves first. Item 15551 model 56104001205610400120. A furring edge is a strip of one by two wood you install on the vertical surface of the house just beneath the roof s edge. It bends around the edge of the roof channeling any moisture that penetrates the shingles away from the roof decking.

Metal drip edge isn t usually required check with a local building official but it gives roof edges a nice finished look prevents shingles from curling over the edge and keeps water from running directly down your fascia boards. Install the drip edge. When you install the drip edge over this strip it keeps the lower flange further from the home s siding which helps to keep water further from the home. Get free shipping on qualified drip edge flashing or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department.

Place the drip. Metal drip edge flashing is an important element of any roofing edge.