Gutter Guard Drip Edge

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.

Gutter guard drip edge.

Drip edge is a roof flashing that is installed at the leading edge of your shingle near the gutter it generally is a 1 x 3 or 1 x 2 piece of metal flashing slipped under the roofing material and over the top of the paper felting underneath the roofing shingles that hangs down into the gutter approximately 1. 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. Why is a drip edge important. Home centers sell rolls of 6 in.

Most premade drip edge flashin. This screen type gutter guard is designed to slip under the first row of shingles and then snap. Drip edges are usually available in the shape of t. Water stains dirt debris and dripping water behind a gutter are usually the result of poorly installed or missing drip edge.

Featuring flexible vinyl construction for durability this gutter guard fits most traditional hooks. As a result the drainage improves water flow and protects the roof from potential water damage. The lighter the gutter color and most homes have white or light colored gutters the faster and more noticeable the change. Drip edge is applied on the edge of the house roof to filter out all the water from the roof system.

Product overview the amerimax home products leaf guard plus drip edge gutter guard helps keep your gutters clean and help prevent the accumulation of leaves and debris in your gutters. 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. Even a novice diyer will find it simple to install the amerimax home products lock in gutter guard.