Do You Need a Gutter Apron

If your shingles weren’t installed properly or directing water to your gutter and behind it is an issue, gutter aprons are a must-have roof material to install as part of your roof system.

Do you need both gutter apron and drip edge?

Gutter aprons serve the same purpose as drip edge. As such, they are intended to direct water away from potential problem areas of the house and into the gutters. (See our blog: “Gutter Replacement”) The difference between the two essentially comes down to the shape and material.

Do you install drip edge before fascia?

The correct placement of a roof drip edge is on top of the roof’s exterior cover directly between the sheathing and the fascia board, which forms a drainage gap between the drip edge and the fascia board. As a result, the drainage improves water flow and protects the roof from potential water damage.