Do Rain Gutters Go Under The Drip Edge

So the rainwater flows into the gutter and out of it through downspouts attached along the wall and away from the house.

Do rain gutters go under the drip edge.

Capillary action is a water activity in which water adheres to a surface and follow the surface around. When the roof shingles do not extend past the metal drip edge the water will suck back on the metal drip edge this is called capillary action and run behind your gutters. The drip edge not only safeguards you from potential damages but it also preserves the appearance of your roof. Water stains dirt debris and dripping water behind a gutter are usually the result of poorly installed or missing drip edge.

The gutter is installed right under the drip edge which is tilted purposely. Many of the solid gutter covers are design to take advantage of this water characteristic.