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Drip Edge

Drip Edge
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October 15, 2026
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Drip Edge: An Overview

Water running off a roof doesn't fall cleanly off the edge. Without drip edge, it can curl back under the roofing and soak into the fascia and the edge of the deck. Drip edge is a small component that prevents that.

1. What is drip edge?

2. What does drip edge do?

3. Where is drip edge installed?

4. What are the types of drip edge?

5. What problems happen with drip edge?

6. Do building codes require drip edge?

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