Roof Drip Edge Types

Gravel stop is a type of perimeter edge metal that is used to terminate a roof membrane at the perimeter of a low sloped roof system.

Roof drip edge types.

Standard 90 degree or l style or type c drip edge. Amerimax c3s 1 5 in x 10 ft unpainted galvanized galvanized steel drip edge. The gravel stop contains a flange that prevents loose gravel or ballast from washing off a roof. Utilized on low incline roofs l shape drip edges are situated on the roof deck and atop the fascia board.

There are 3 types of drip edge with multiple names for the same thing. Profile description dimensions specifications a5 drip edge mill finished painted aluminum a5 3 1 1 b4 1 2 roof edge painted aluminum b4 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 bs4 1 2 roof edge painted aluminum bs4 1 2 1 2 2 2 c3 drip edge mill finished painted aluminum c3. Sometimes it is called drip metal d metal or t style the asphalt roofing manufacturers association arma prefers this drip edge profile to type c because it keeps the water further away from the fascia. Item 15551 model 5610400120.

This profile of drip edge is shaped like a t with a lower flange at the bottom. The drip edge on gravel stop works in a similar manner as rake edge flashing protecting the materials on the side. 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.