TL;DR
Drip edge is L- or T-shaped metal flashing installed along roof eaves and rakes that kicks runoff away from the fascia and into the gutter, protecting the deck edge and trim from capillary water. The IRC requires it on asphalt-shingle roofs, with underlayment lapped over it at eaves and under it at rakes.
What it means
Drip edge is L- or T-shaped metal flashing installed along roof eaves and rakes that kicks runoff away from the fascia and into the gutter, protecting the deck edge and trim from capillary water. The IRC requires it on asphalt-shingle roofs, with underlayment lapped over it at eaves and under it at rakes. Aluminum and galvanized steel in 1.5- to 3-inch flange widths are standard; missing or back-pitched metal shows up as stained fascia and rotted sheathing edges.
Where it sits in the glossary
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