Drip Edge Extensions in Walpole, MA
A small metal flashing that makes a big difference. Drip edges direct water off your roof and into your gutters instead of behind them.
The Flashing Between Your Roof and Gutters
A drip edge is an L-shaped metal flashing installed along the edge of your roofline. It directs rainwater off the roof surface and into the gutter trough instead of letting it drip behind the gutter and onto the fascia.
Without a drip edge, water wicks back under the shingles by capillary action and soaks into the wood underneath. Over time, that moisture causes fascia rot, roof deck damage, and mold growth. It's a $3 per foot fix that prevents $3,000 in damage.
Brad adds drip edges to almost every gutter job he does. In our experience, about half the homes he works on either have no drip edge at all or have one that was installed wrong during the original roof job.
Signs You Need Drip Edge Extensions
Water staining on fascia boards. Water dripping behind the gutters instead of into them. No visible metal flashing between the roofline and the gutter. Can you see a gap between your shingles and the back of your gutter? That's where the water goes.
Fascia rot despite relatively new gutters is a telltale sign. So are shingle edges curling upward at the eaves. Both point to water getting behind the gutter instead of into it.
How Brad Installs Drip Edges
Brad installs drip edge extensions by sliding the metal flashing under the bottom row of shingles and over the back edge of the gutter. The flashing bridges the gap between the roof deck and the gutter, giving water a clean path into the trough.
This can be done on existing roofs and gutters without removing either one. That's the beauty of the drip edge. It's a retrofit that works on almost any configuration.
Brad uses aluminum drip edge flashing in standard and custom widths depending on the gap distance. Pricing typically runs $1.50 to $3.00 per linear foot depending on material and complexity. For most homes, it's one of the cheapest additions to a seamless gutter installation in Walpole.
The trick is getting the angle right. Too steep and water overshoots the gutter. Too flat and debris builds up on the flashing. Brad sets the pitch based on the roof slope and gutter size, not a one-size guess.
Missing Drip Edges Across Norfolk County
Many homes in Walpole and across Norfolk County were built without drip edges or had them installed improperly during the original roof installation. This is especially common on homes built before the 2000s.
Brad sees the damage from missing drip edges on nearly every gutter replacement job he does in the area. Adding drip edge extensions during a gutter install is one of the most cost-effective ways to protect your fascia and roof deck. Sound familiar?
Not every home needs one. But Brad checks every roofline edge and lets you know honestly whether yours does.
Why Brad Includes Drip Edges
Brad installs drip edges during most gutter jobs. He spots the problem during his inspection and includes it in the quote. No surprise add-ons, no pressure. Just an honest assessment of whether your roofline needs the flashing.
Free estimates. Owner on every job. BBB A+ rated. 20+ years of experience reading rooflines and knowing where water will go before it gets there.
Drip Edge Questions
Typically $1.50 to $3.00 per linear foot depending on the material and installation complexity. Brad includes an exact price in the free estimate. For most homes, drip edge installation is a relatively small addition to a gutter job.
Yes. Brad installs drip edge extensions on existing gutter systems without removing the gutters. The flashing slides under the shingles and over the gutter back edge to create a clean water path.
They're similar but not identical. Both direct water into the gutter, but they install differently. A drip edge tucks under the shingle and extends over the gutter. A gutter apron attaches to the front of the gutter and reaches up under the shingle. Brad recommends the right option based on your roof and gutter configuration.