Gutters, roofer question?

[gkainz]

Anyone familiar with roofing, gutters, drip edge, etc? We got a new roof as a result of this summer's hail storm, and new zoning codes here require drip edge. I don't believe the installation of the drip edge is done right, but the project manager insists (he's also blown us off on a number of things we've had to fight for, so my trust level is a bit low by now). Since I've never messed with drip edge, I have no idea about proper installation, just know that this "doesn't look right". The outside corners where done by snipping the metal and bending around the corner, resulting in a cut exposing the trim to the weather. I chatted with "the guy in the roofing department" at Home Depot for his opinion. He says one piece should wrap around, and another piece start at the corner...

anyone know about drip edge?

 

[Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe]

Anyone familiar with roofing, gutters, drip edge, etc? We got a new roof as a result of this summer's hail storm, and new zoning codes here require drip edge. I don't believe the installation of the drip edge is done right, but the project manager insists (he's also blown us off on a number of things we've had to fight for, so my trust level is a bit low by now). Since I've never messed with drip edge, I have no idea about proper installation, just know that this "doesn't look right". The outside corners where done by snipping the metal and bending around the corner, resulting in a cut exposing the trim to the weather. I chatted with "the guy in the roofing department" at Home Depot for his opinion. He says one piece should wrap around, and another piece start at the corner...

anyone know about drip edge?

So you have a "V" where there is no drip edge on the corner outside the fascia? Personally, I wouldn't have done it that way, but I wouldn't get real excited about it...

 

[N801BH]

Anyone familiar with roofing, gutters, drip edge, etc? We got a new roof as a result of this summer's hail storm, and new zoning codes here require drip edge. I don't believe the installation of the drip edge is done right, but the project manager insists (he's also blown us off on a number of things we've had to fight for, so my trust level is a bit low by now). Since I've never messed with drip edge, I have no idea about proper installation, just know that this "doesn't look right". The outside corners where done by snipping the metal and bending around the corner, resulting in a cut exposing the trim to the weather. I chatted with "the guy in the roofing department" at Home Depot for his opinion. He says one piece should wrap around, and another piece start at the corner...

anyone know about drip edge?

There a few ways to turn drip edge 90 degrees. A simple cut on the top surface and bending it 90` is most common and if they leave to cut part on top it acts like a small flashing to help from water leakage. Depending on the profile of the drip this might not be feasable Some multi angle drip edge will not bend without looking like crap. In theory a proper roofing job with good materials should't need drip edge. The main reason is for additional support of the shingles/shakes as the hang over the edge. You are in Colo so I assume they used a ice and water shield for the first two courses around the lower edge of the roof?

 

[Geico266]

I would not worry about it. The drip edge is there to give the water coming off the roof a place to drip from instead of the underlayment.

 

[gkainz]

Yeah, the ice shield and drip edge are newly enacted code.

I also thought that simply clipping a V notch in the upper portion would make a one-piece corner.

I'm not "that" worried about it, as the fascia trim was exposed for the years prior to adding drip edge. However, now the corners look unfinished and pretty much look like crap.

 

[wsuffa]

Does your area require permits and inspections for roof replacements? If so, a friendly call to the city/county inspector will yeild an opiniion. Unless the inspector is in the pocket of the contractor.....

 

[gkainz]

yep ... that's my next call today to ask about "how to" installation and inspection points