Roof Edge Drip Standing Seam

Drip edge varies in dimensions but typically the flange that nails to the roof surface is about 2 5 wide and the vertical edge that directs roof runoff down and away is about 1 5 in depth.

Roof edge drip standing seam.

The secure lock drip edge is the most applied edge metal in the industry to protect low slope roof applications. A drip edge is a metal usually aluminum strip which extends beyond other parts of a roof and directs rainwater off the roof away from the fascia and into the gutter. Standing seam architectural install guide page 6 of 38 g. Applied with metal and standing seam roofing an open hemmed drip edge will deter water from going upward as a result of capillary action and passing the drip edge metal.

Handlers should maintain uniform movements while transporting panels to prevent bending or twisting that will cause permanent damage. Handling individual panels should be carried on edge by hand and supported evenly with a maximum spacing of 10 to 12 feet figure 3. The general principles of attaching the upper and lower edges of the standing seam roofing are most thoroughly covered in the sections on drip edge pg 9 and ridge caps pg 11. Versatile compact 24 inch 61cm drip edge folding tool makes quick bends along the drip edge of flat pan standing seam metal roofing panels.

The drip edge also gives us a nice straight edge with which to align roof shingles slates or other roofing material. Utilized on low incline roofs l shape drip edges are situated on the roof deck and atop the fascia board. Our drip edge is tested to meet ansi spri es 1 standards.