Fascia Drip Edge Gutter

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.

Fascia drip edge gutter.

This helps to extend the life of the wood. It directs all the water away from the fascia and then into the gutter. Home centers sell rolls of 6 in. Product overview keep your fascia boards in good condition by using the drip edge extension for extending drip edge past fascia.

Drip edge is applied on the edge of the house roof to filter out all the water from the roof system. The rainhandler edge extender is the easiest method to set the relationship between the roof material and the rain handler and ensure that your roof is managing even the most torrential downpours properly. Use tin snips to cut the gutter apron flashing roll in two 3 in. Because the drip edge directs the water directly down and into the gutters the back of the fascia is protected from excessive moisture.

Another benefit that wasn t intended but has been a useful outcome from installing a drip edge is that it prevents rodents squirrels and birds from being able to access the attic space via the builder s gap. Please ensure that the drip edge is extended over the gutter. The drip edge should be installed over a furring strip so that it tails off the fascia board. Drip edge flashing directs roof runoff away from the roof fascia and edge and into gutters or at least not down the fascia board if no gutters are installed and it is recommended by roofing standards manufacturers and experts.

It should be a minimum extension of two inch from the fascia board on the roof. The correct placement of the drip edge is the top of the roof directly between the shingles and the fascia board.