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.

The gravel stop contains a flange that prevents loose gravel or ballast from washing off a roof. Amerimax c3s 1 5 in x 10 ft unpainted galvanized galvanized steel drip edge. Standard 90 degree or l style or type c drip edge. 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. There are 3 types of drip edge with multiple names for the same thing. 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. 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.

Item 15551 model 5610400120. This profile of drip edge is shaped like a t with a lower flange at the bottom. Utilized on low incline roofs l shape drip edges are situated on the roof deck and atop the fascia board.