Gutter Guard Drip Edge

The lighter the gutter color and most homes have white or light colored gutters the faster and more noticeable the change.

Gutter guard drip edge.

This screen type gutter guard is designed to slip under the first row of shingles and then snap. A gutter cover feature worth asking for when you install new gutters with or without a gutter cover within a matter of months your gutters will start to look dull and dirty. Drip edges are usually available in the shape of t. They are also known as d metal.

Even a novice diyer will find it simple to install the amerimax home products lock in gutter guard. Featuring flexible vinyl construction for durability this gutter guard fits most traditional hooks. It directs all the water away from the fascia and then into the gutter. As a result the drainage improves water flow and protects the roof from potential water damage.

Drip edge is applied on the edge of the house roof to filter out all the water from the roof system. Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. Water stains dirt debris and dripping water behind a gutter are usually the result of poorly installed or missing drip edge. Home centers sell rolls of 6 in.

The correct placement of a roof drip edge is on top of the roof s exterior cover directly between the sheathing and the fascia board which forms a drainage gap between the drip edge and the fascia board. Why is a drip edge important. If there s a drip edge installed where the fascia meets your shingles and the gutter is hung below the drip edge get some roll flashing and tuck it up under the drip edge and over the top of the gutter.