Wind preventive roofing drip edge starter strip

Abstract

Combination drip edge starter strips and methods for using them to prevent wind and moisture damage to the shingles at the edge of a building roof. The devices are used to initiate placement of roofing shingles at the roof edge.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]This invention relates to the field of roof construction, in which devices that reduce or prevent wind damage and moisture preventive devices and techniques are used for roofing assembly and repair. More specifically, the field of invention relates to devices which prevent lifting of shingles at the edge of the roof, and which additionally divert water flow off the roof and away from the walls of roofing structures. In particular, the devices of the invention provide an integrated combination of one or more drip edges with a starter strip for laying of roof shingles which secures the edge of the shingles to reduce wind penetration beneath the edges. The field of technical applicability also embraces methods of preventing moisture damage to a roof include incorporating the aforementioned devices during installation or repair.BACKGROUND[0002]The essential purpose of a roof is to protect the internal area of the building structure from the elements, i.e. wind, rain...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]The various embodiments of the invention comprises as elements one or more drip edges, a shingle starter strip flange and clip, which form a single, unitary device. In other embodiments the clip is a separate detachable device that is attached to the integrated drip edge starter strip. This type of clip can be replaced without removal of the starter strip or the drip edge. The components of the device according to the various embodiments described and contemplated in this disclosure include one or more functional drip edge elements. The device thus may comprise a starter strip flange having a substantially flat portion, wherein said substantially flat portion provides a starter strip for receiving a starter row of shingles at the edge of a roofing

Problems solved by technology

However, the first, edge layer does not have the benefit of being glued to other shingles on the lower surface.

Accordingly, in heavy winds, this is the first area of the roof to experience wind damage beneath the eave.

The wind damage can remove the shingles and expose the roof elements to water damage.

Apart from the obvious damage caused by this direct contact of the elements with the building's inner walls and contents, a buildup of moisture can also attract and harbor pests, including wild animals, birds and termites which cause long lasting and severe structural damage.

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