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Drip Edges, Rakes, and Eaves: The Perimeter Detailing That Stops Rot Before It Starts

• September 14, 2026
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When discussing roof water-shedding, attention naturally centers on the wide expanses of architectural shingles and high-capacity drainage gutters. Yet forensic moisture surveys show that the most destructive decay often happens along the perimeter edges of the roof deck: the horizontal eaves (the low drainage gutters line) and the sloping rakes (the inclined gable ends). Water …