How to Protect Your Roof Drip Edge

Most modern residential roofs have a drip edge. This is an invaluable yet often overlooked component that protects the shingles from puddling water. Like other roofing parts, the roof drip edge requires routine care. Find out how you can prolong the life of this all-important component of your roof.

What Is a Roof Drip Edge?

The drip edge is a piece that connects the edge of the roof to the gutters. It slightly overlaps the gutter to jettison water off the roof shingles.

Without a drip edge, a gap will exist between the roof edge and the gutter, allowing moisture to accumulate. This can damage the area where the shingles and fascia boards meet. In addition, the drip edge also seals the small opening in the fascia board, preventing pests from entering.

How to Protect the Drip Edge

Review your roof warranty. It should cover drip edge repair. Nevertheless, go over the terms and conditions to be sure. Even with a warranty coverage, the drip edge shouldn’t just be an afterthought.

One way you can protect the drip edge is by painting it. Painting the drip edge sounds strange and unnecessary since the piece is mostly out of sight. However, painting over the piece serves a two-fold purpose. First, the primer seals the drip edge and protects it from water damage. Keep in mind that the component designed to protect the roof from moisture is itself prone to moisture damage. Secondly, using a matching color allows the drip edge to blend with the roof façade if it extends beyond the overhang.

We Restore and Replace Roof Drip Edges

We inspect drip edges for both residential and commercial roofs. We repair and replace components pertaining to the gutters and related components as part of our additional services. Call Urbizo Bros Roofing to be sure the roof drip edge is operating as it should be.

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Maria Guzman Soria

2022-06-13

Sherman Pike

2022-02-04

Fantastic experience with Urbizo. Thanks Jose!

Roxann Van Wyk

2021-12-27

Stephen Grindall

2020-07-25

Urbizo Roofing did an excellent & professional job. They were very easy to work with. Their job gave me better ventilation and an overall upgrade on my roof. Their cleanup left my building better than when they started. I would recommend them to my friends and family without reservation.

Logan Ringer

2020-06-16

I have spoken with Maros my entire experience. He provides nothing but the best customer service. He's very responsive and makes sure that you get what you need. He has a lot of knowledge and helped me through a manufacturer warranty claim and answered all of my questions. I would recommend this company to anyone in need of any roofing work or concerns.

Julie Guilbert

2020-03-06

Maros showed up just 2 hours after I called him and that included a ferry ride. He inspected my roof and emailed an estimate the same day and a week later the crew showed up with 5 men and two trucks. In 3 days of hard work we have an excellent new roof clear to the rafters. Our roof decking was bad from a previously poorly done job but Urbizo saved the day. I give 5 stars for the job and clean up. Highly recommended.

Omar Nur

2019-07-09

Recently we found ourselves in need of a new roof. At the height of the season, it was not easy getting roofers to come out to give us an estimate, let alone respond to our requests for one. Maros and his team were fast — they responded the same day and returned an estimate the same week. When we explained our urgent timeline, they were able to accommodate our schedule. They moved the start date up one week, and they got the roof done within the projected three day time for completion we were quoted. Maros and his team were honest, transparent, and hard working. My roof looks great, and I am glad we chose to work with them.