On Mar 1, 7:27?am, wrote:
On Mar 1, 2:05 am, GB wrote:





Hi,

I am getting reroofing bids for my 25 year old house, and I have gotten
conflicting advice regarding installation of drip edge.

The first roofer told me he does not recommend installing it because it
is not necessary when the shingles are installed properly, and can cause
the shingles not to lay straight if the underlying roof structure has
irregularities.

The second roofer said that was nonsense, and they always install drip edge.

Both of these roofers have highest ratings in a local consumer ratings
service (Washington Checkbook).

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.

GB

NRCA ( National Roofing Contractors Association ) Manual say
perimeter flashing / drip edge "should be considered" depending on
climate, amount of snow and rain. It Then says NRCA " recommends " its
use to allow water to drip off roof without affecting underlying
construction.
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JERK ROOFER failed to install drip edge here, pittsburgh snow and ice.:
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Well extended bad weather had water and ice get between gutter and
home, 2 foot wide 1 foot deep ice flow down side of 2 story home, ice
flowed in window area. I was out chipping and melting ice flow daily.

had another roofer by oh no drip edge

That summer he added drip edge and no futher troubles! over 10 yeears
ago,

I wouldnt consider a roofer who didnt want to install a drip edge,
wonder what other corners he is cutting.

drip edge is cheap too.