Roof drip edge with flexible leg
First Claim
1. A drip edge for installation on a roof, comprising:
- a substantially planar body portion adapted to lie flat against the roof;
a leg portion extending downwardly from the planar portion and including an upper section and a lower section, wherein the lower section is more flexible than the upper section; and
a throat portion connecting the planar body portion and the leg portion.
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Abstract
A drip edge for use on a building roof for directing water off of the roof, away from the building and, preferably, into a gutter is provided. The drip edge includes a planar body portion which is positioned under the roofing shingles. An open throat portion, which is substantially U-shaped, can fit over an existing protruding drip edge. A downwardly extending leg portion has a lower flexible section which ends in an outwardly directed foot portion. The drip edge can be installed over an existing drip edge, allowing retrofit of the new drip edge. The drip edge can be used with a variety of gutter designs. The drip edge prevents water from getting between the fascia and the gutter inner wall, protecting the building from water damage and the gutter from damage due to ice accumulation, for example.
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8 Claims
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1. A drip edge for installation on a roof, comprising:
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a substantially planar body portion adapted to lie flat against the roof; a leg portion extending downwardly from the planar portion and including an upper section and a lower section, wherein the lower section is more flexible than the upper section; and a throat portion connecting the planar body portion and the leg portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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