I'm seeing my contractors lift the drip edge to fit the gutters underneath. Is this a standard practice, or could it potentially damage the drip edge? Here's a photo for reference: https://imgur.com/a/7F8rL72
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Just a heads up, it looks like you're using style D edging rather than traditional drip edge, but that’s all good. Just make sure it’s sticking out from the fascia by about a quarter to half an inch. If it’s too tight, you risk water wicking up between the edging and fascia. Ideally, the gutter folks might need to pull the edging out a smidge to slot the gutter behind it without any dangerous bending.
Lifting the drip edge is a common practice, but you want to make sure the rear edge of the gutter is positioned behind the vertical leg of the drip edge. If it's not installed correctly, water can end up running behind the gutter, especially on low-slope roofs. Personally, I like to add a little extension to the drip edge under the shingles to prevent any issues, but the method you're using should work just fine without damaging anything.
They might need to cut some tabs into the drip edge to fit the hangers correctly. That’s just part of the job. It’s pretty normal for installers to bend it a little for proper placement, so I wouldn’t worry too much if they’re doing that.
I really wish I was more knowledgeable about this stuff, but it sounds like this is expected, right?
Haha, I think I understood most of that! So you're saying they’re on the right track? Thanks for clarifying!