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RicodJour
 
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Doing a new garage roof.

I noticed at Lowes that they have several different drip edges. Is
there supposed to be a different one for the rake than for the eaves?
Also, does the drip edge install right up against the sheathing? or
should there be a little bit of a gap. I have 5/8 sheathing and assume
standard 1" drip edge. The type F is the standard for eaves I think,
but this type B is a wrap around for the gable end from what I could
tell--kind of like a 90 degree wrap.

What is the standard practice?


Standard or preferred? Too many people skimp on the roof edging,
either omitting it entirely or using a poorly chosen profile. This
link shows some standard items:
http://www.bergerbros.com/products_e..._dripedge.html
The profiles that extend past the fascia by about 1/2" and with the
bottom edged kicked out are the best profiles to use at both rake and
eave. They're better for a bunch of reasons. The 90 degree bent edges
are poor substitutes.

Call a local roofing supply yard - they'll have a wider selection and
of better products than you'll find at a big box store.

R