Signs You Need a Drip Edge Repair or Replacement on Long Island
If your roof’s drip edge looks rusted, loose, or if it has lifted away from the surface, it’s time to talk to a local roofing contractor for an emergency inspection.
Every home on Long Island needs a functioning drip edge. Understanding what it does and how it might fail will ensure you’re ready to act if something goes wrong.
How Does a Drip Edge Work?
A drip edge is a piece of flashing installed along the edges of your roof. It is installed above the gutters and along the rake (side) of your roof.
- When installed at the eaves above the gutters, it goes underneath the underlayment. Water flows over the drip edge and into the gutter.
- When installed at the rake, it goes over the underlayment and prevents wind-driven rain from getting into the roof from the sides.
Signs That Your Drip Edge Needs to be Repaired or Replaced
It’s time to talk to a licensed roofer on Long Island when you see the signs that your roof’s drip edge has failed.
- Rotting or stained fascia directly below the roof’s surface.
- Peeling paint around the roof line.
- Rusted or discolored metal at the edge of your roof.
- Water stains on your interior ceilings, especially near exterior walls.
- Missing sections of metal along the eaves above your gutters, or the rakes on the sides of your home.
- Rotting shingle edges at the sides or bottom of your roof.
The Benefits of a Drip Edge
A drip edge makes your roof last longer. It’s crucial on Long Island where heavy nor’easters, wind-driven rain, and the freeze/thaw cycle all put extra pressure on the roofing system.
- The drip edge directs water away from the roof deck and the fascia to prevent rot, softening of the deck, and eventual roof failure.
- It stops water from moving underneath the shingles, which can happen slowly and without immediate signs. Slow rainwater wicking would eventually rot your roof deck.
- Your drip edge even helps to keep pests out. It seals the gap between the fascia and roof deck, so insects and small animals can’t get in.
Book an Inspection for Roof Repair in Suffolk or Nassau County
Renew Roofing Solutions is ready to inspect your roof, identify any bad sections of the drip edge, and perform the roof repairs that will protect your home.
If you’ve noticed the symptoms of a failed drip edge, call a roofing contractor immediately at 516-212-0307 or 914-415-7702.