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I'd say D......primarily A and B and to a lesser degree C.

You forgot 'E'

e: To assist in preventing soffit damage.

Richard

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I would like to add "F"

To support the end of the shingles and to help prevent them from cracking.

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Scott Patterson
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Or how about G, to fill the gap between the felt and edge where the roofer didn't make a straight cut.

h. A nice rigid straight edge to trim the shingles for a visually appealing appearance.

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Well there's a shocker.

Nick - Are you suggesting the metal drip edge should be bonded to ground?

Good one John...

But no. That's was not a shocker Nick. Actually pretty predicatable.

Rich

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It's primary purpose is:
c) to prevent water intrusion. Except change to that 'reduce', not 'prevent', water intrusion.

add
z) To help reduce wind uplift damage (when installed properly)

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Jerry,
That's why I wrote:
e: To assist in preventing soffit damage.


Richard

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Duncanville, Tx.

It is to allow water run-off away from any wooden components and to add support under the edge of the starter row shingle material.

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In the words of Mike Tyson.... "Everyone has a plan until they get hit inda mouf"

My response was tongue-in-cheek. Should have thrown a in there.

If I ever sell my house, I will recommend that the buyers contact Tony, pay for a Texas license for him, and fly him in here to do the inspection.

Why fly him in?

(I'm sure that Tony can do the inspection just fine from where he is. )

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Google Earth...

RR

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Duncanville, Tx.

I actually thought that this whole thread was "tongue in cheek"
You mean to tell me that the original post actually wanted "real Answers"?

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Jeff,

Drip edge flashing is installed under the felt at the drip edge and over the felt at the rake edge. The main purpose is to give water a means of running off the edge without damaging the fascia board and eave. At the drip edge, the DE flashing is suppose to have a 1/4" inch gap (rarely seen) to prevent the trapping of moisture betwen the fascia and flashing.

Without the DE flashing, rain-water run off will run off the shingle (causes splits) and onto the fascia. Now the water running off the splits and onto the fascia will migrate behind the fascia and into the soffit where extensive damage will occur.

Additionally in cold climate areas, the drip edge flashing helps with the prevention of ice-damming. As we know, ice-damming is where the ice melts off the roof and re-freezes over the exposed overhangs or areas not over a heated section of the home and then back up under the shingle, causing other damage to the sheathing, insulation and other areas.

Without drip edge flashing, the perimeter of the home's roof is subjected to possible water damage and ice-damming. Plain and simple.

Got too much money-- no need for drip edge flashing...
Like your home-- drip edge flashing is highly desired... irrespective of anyone who says it's for cosmetic purposes.

Richard

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Duncanville, Tx.

Tony Mount, ..... Are you "serious" with the answer (choice) you provided, ... or was that just an alternative choice to throw us off ?

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Roberts Home Inspection Service

Everyone-- let's have a show of hands that agrees with the last post...
(a simple 'agree' will suffice)

Rich

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Duncanville, Tx.

Depends.

In high wind areas, the felt is *under* the drip edge, with the drip edge sealed to the felt.

This helps keep the wind from getting under the felt and peeling the shingles right off the roof.

Agreed.

In South Florida, a 1/2" gap minimum was required, of the use of a 1x2 furring strip (3/4") 'shingle molding' was used to push the drip edge out further. Haven't looked in a while to see if it's still required (by the Florida Building Code).

For the reason given.

Yep. That reason.

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