We use vented drip edge to prevent ice dams and ice back up and it works period.
Vented drip edge with gutters.
One roofer said he recommends against them as it can cause ice dams to block them and even let water in the house if the ice gets up there or water gets backed up etc and recommended installing soffit vents.
It will give your roof line protection for years.
While berger specializes in a wide variety of roofing protection gutter support and draining systems we also focus on our customers.
Air vent s pro flow vented drip edge combines venting with a drip edge and is used to provide intake ventilation on homes with little or no soffit area.
It is easy to install.
The vent provides 9 square inches of net free area per linear foot.
Drip vent is large cuts the gutters ability to catch water in half with its 2 to 2 1 2 overhang into the gutter.
The 10 foot pro flow vented drip edge provides intake ventilation on homes with little or no soffit area.
Vented drip edge vs soffit vents i currently have a vented drip edge for our roof system.
Buildingbill posted in construction techniques on january 6 2005 03 04am looked at a cape style house today and the owner wants to use a leaf guard gutter system.
He says that this could let the water get back under the edge and onto the roof deck.
It offers continuous ventilation and reduces the risk of mold and mildew.
It really depends on how much money you want to spend and how nice you want it to look.
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This durable white flashing comes equipped with a.
Aluminum drip edge flashing.
But everything i ve read here says that the gutter should be under the drip edge.
Vented drip edge will provide a balanced flow of air from soffit to ridge thereby equalizing temperatures and reducing heat and condensation in the attic.
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He said that the gutters ahould go over the flange of the drip edge i e the drip edge would be between the gutter and the soffit.
He was worried about the gutter not large enough to catch any water.
Provide your roof with an extra layer of protection with the amerimax 10 ft.
Call some local.
Use and care manual.
It conforms to standard building codes allowing 9 2 sq.
Replacing the soffits will look better.
