Gutter Guard Drip Edge

To determine the number of gutter guards required divide the roofline by 6 ft.

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. This helps to extend the life of the wood. This screen type gutter guard is designed to slip under the first row of shingles and then snap over the outer edge of the gutter. This keeps your roof safe from rotting and leaking.

Use to help prevent rainwater from running behind the fascia. A drip edge or a gutter apron keeps your roof secure by filtering out all the water from the attic into the gutter. If the overlap is too short fix it by placing drip edge under the first row of roof shingles and be sure that the exterior edge is reaching over the gutter. 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.

Because the drip edge directs the water directly down and into the gutters the back of the fascia is protected from excessive moisture. Water stains dirt debris and dripping water behind a gutter are usually the result of poorly installed or missing drip edge. You can be confused among these two metals flashings as they are completely identical and serve the same purpose. Although it is not the intention drip edge flashing will also provide protection for the fascia board.

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. 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. Most premade drip edge flashin. Featuring flexible vinyl construction for durability this gutter guard fits most traditional hooks.