--- title: What is Roof Drip Edge? (Metal Materials, Types, and More) description: Ready for a new roof? If so, you need to know about a crucial part of your roof, drip edge. Drip edge is one of most important pieces that make up a roof. Without it, your roof isn't up to code. But what exactly is drip edge? In this video, you're going to learn what drip edge is, types, and more. image: https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/DripEdgeThumbnail.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-roof-drip-edge-materials-types#maincontent) - Follow Us - [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/billraganroofingnashville/) - [ LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bill-ragan-roofing-company) [«  View All Posts](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog) [Roofing materials](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/roofing-materials) | [Video](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/topic/video) # What is Roof Drip Edge? (Metal Materials, Types, and More) March 26th, 2021 | 1 min. read - Share This Article - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-roof-drip-edge-materials-types) - [**](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=What+is+Roof+Drip+Edge%3F+%28Metal+Materials%2C+Types%2C+and+More%29&url=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-roof-drip-edge-materials-types&via=) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?url=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-roof-drip-edge-materials-types&title=What+is+Roof+Drip+Edge%3F+%28Metal+Materials%2C+Types%2C+and+More%29&summary=Ready+for+a+new+roof%3F+If+so%2C+you+need+to+know+about+a+crucial+part+of+your+roof%2C+drip+edge.+Drip+edge+is+one+of+most+important+pieces+that+make+up+a+roof.+Without+it%2C+your+roof+isn%27t+up+to+code.+But+what+exactly+is+drip+edge%3F+In+this+video%2C+you%27re+going+to+learn+what+drip+edge+is%2C+types%2C+and+more.+) - [**](mailto:?body=https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-roof-drip-edge-materials-types) ![What is Roof Drip Edge? (Metal Materials, Types, and More)](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/DripEdgeThumbnail.jpg) ![Bill Ragan](https://www.billraganroofing.com/hubfs/Bill%20on%20hiking%20trail.png "Bill Ragan") [Bill Ragan](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/author/bill-ragan) ** Print/Save as PDF ## What is drip edge? Drip edge is the metal flashing that’s installed at the edges of the roof to help control the flow of water away from your fascia and other roofing components. It’s actually a code to have it on your roof. If it’s not installed per code, it could cause you to fail a home inspection. That's why we made this video breaking down why drip edge is important to your roof and your home.  After watching this video, don't forget to check out our next video on [Ice and Water Shield](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/what-ice-water-shield-roof).  [![roofing contractor questions checklist](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/3406853/86214085-ef4a-4bd3-9033-10c5566661a8.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/3406853/86214085-ef4a-4bd3-9033-10c5566661a8) #### Table Of Contents ## Related Articles [### Can You Use Multiple Types of Roofing Materials on a Roof? July 1st, 2026|6 min read ](https://www.billraganroofing.com/blog/have-different-types-roofing-materials-roof) [### What are the Types of Roof Flashing? 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