Had a similar debate with my contractor when I put in a green roof last year. He insisted on the drip edge, and honestly, I’m glad he did. Without it, water started pooling at the corners—just a little at first, but enough to make me nervous. It’s one of those details that seems small until you see what happens without it.
I get why people question the need for that strip—when I first looked into green roofs, I thought it might just be an upsell. But after a heavy rain last spring, I noticed water running right under the soil layer at the edge. Made me wonder, would skipping the drip edge eventually rot out the fascia or even mess with the waterproofing? I’m still not convinced every single roof needs it, but for green roofs... seems like it’s more than just a minor detail. Anyone else notice weird water patterns without it, or is it just my setup?
I get wanting to skip extras when every dollar counts, but honestly, I tried leaving the drip edge off my shed roof to save a bit. Regretted it after the first big rain—water started curling back under and the fascia got all soggy. Maybe it’s not a must for every roof, but for anything with soil or extra layers, I’d say it’s worth the small upfront cost. Sometimes cutting corners just means paying more later...
That’s a classic case—water just loves to find its way in, doesn’t it? Did you notice any issues with ice damming or just rain? I’m curious if you had an overhang or gutters, too. Sometimes people skip drip edge thinking the shingles will be enough, but it’s wild how fast water can sneak back under. Ever try retrofitting a drip edge after the fact? Wondering if that’s even worth the hassle or if it’s better to just live with the soggy fascia for a while...
Sometimes people skip drip edge thinking the shingles will be enough, but it’s wild how fast water can sneak back under.
Honestly, you'd think gravity would be on our side, but water's got a mind of its own. I've retrofitted a drip edge once—awkward as heck, especially if you've got old brittle shingles. Ended up cursing at nails more than anything. Did you notice any rot starting, or is it just that soggy look for now? Sometimes I wonder if it's worth pulling off a few rows to get it right, or just slapping on gutter flashing and hoping for the best...
