What color should my drip edge be?
The most common colors for drip edge are white and brown. However, some roofing companies can provide color match drip edge. The color is often chosen to match the shingles or the gutters to create a seamless look. The color can also be chosen to match the shutters or trim of the house and act as an accent color.
What color should Roof Flashing be?
The flashing will come in either white or brown. If your trim is either of these colors that is fine. If your trim is white and the flashing is brown you MUST paint the flashing white otherwise the fascia will look too narrow to support the roof. Additionally the roof will appear too heavy.
Can you paint drip edge flashing?
Yes you can paint the aluminum drip edge and it hold up very well. Just be sure it is clean and paint it with a good exterior acrylic primer and finish with a exterior acrylic semi-gloss house paint.
What is the difference between drip edge and flashing?
The drip edges main function on the eaves is to help the water drip over the roof, away from the facia and into the gutters. The metal flashing has a small metal flange that wicks water back to make a drip around the flange and into the gutter where it can be diverted away from the roof.
What is a drip edge flashing?
Drip edge is metal flashing installed at the edges of the roof to keep water away from your fascia and from getting underneath your roofing components. If your roof doesn’t have drip edge, water gets behind your gutters and rots out both your fascia board and roof decking.
Should I paint my drip edge?
The drip edge in and of itself is designed to protect the integrity of your roof, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t also need its own protecting! Priming and painting will deliver that protection, along with a cohesive aesthetic if your drip edge is visible.
Does flashing come in different colors?
In many cases, roof flashing can be painted, if needed, to match the roof shingles. Together, the flashing and shingles can complement the exterior siding color of the home. For red siding: Choose dark roof shingles and flashing, such as black, dark gray, or brown.
Can you paint aluminum flashing?
Never attempt to paint aluminum flashing without abrading and priming it first, or you will have problems with adhesion. Few things inspire your average do-it-yourselfer more than the thought of remodeling the exterior of his or her home with a brand new coat of paint.
Is drip edge flashing required?
It helps direct rainwater off of the roof, either into a gutter or onto the ground. Without the flashing, rainwater could adhere to the edges of the roof and saturate important structural components. Drip edge flashing helps protect the roof decking, wood soffits, and wood trim from rot.