1 x 4 Drip Edge Flashing 26ga Steel - Sold by Foot

Clear Ordering Note: Sold by Foot, Shipping Length Limited to 8 ft

This steel drip edge flashing is priced and sold by the foot. Order the total linear footage needed for the roof edge, gutter run, repair section, eave, rake, fascia transition, or roofline water-control detail.

• Sold by foot: the purchase quantity should equal the total linear feet needed.
• Maximum shipped piece length: 8 ft per piece because long metal is costly to package and ship safely.
• Need pieces longer than 8 ft? use in-store pickup or local delivery where available.
• Full-section reference: standard sections may be 10 ft before cutting, but shipped pieces must be 8 ft or shorter.
• Profile size: 4 in roof leg with 1 in face.
• Before checkout: confirm footage, piece length, color, gutter position, fascia condition, roof type, and the best fulfillment method.

Key Benefits at a Glance

A Gutter Can Only Catch Water That Leaves the Roof Edge Correctly

A gutter can be pitched, sealed, and hung correctly, but if roof water rolls behind the edge, the fascia still gets wet. Missing, short, bent, or poorly layered edge metal can turn a clean gutter job into a callback after the first heavy rain.

This 1 x 4 drip edge flashing gives the roof edge a stronger water break: a broad 4 in roof leg, lower 1 in face, 26ga steel construction, painted finish, measured-by-foot ordering, and color-match flexibility for professional exterior work.

Built for Wide Roof-Leg Coverage and Clean Gutter Transitions

1 x 4 Drip Edge Flashing is a formed steel roof-edge profile used where shingles, roof deck, fascia, and gutters need to work together. The profile has a 4 in roof leg and a 1 in face as shown in the profile drawing.

For gutter installers, the value is practical: gutters work best when roof runoff reaches them cleanly. Drip edge flashing helps bridge the roof edge and gutter line so water moves away from the fascia and toward the gutter instead of slipping behind the system.

This 1 x 4 profile is best positioned for compatible roof edges that need wider horizontal roof-side coverage with a shorter face. It is useful for gutter replacement prep, eave and rake work, roofline repairs, fascia protection, and exterior water-control details where a taller 1.5 in or 2 in face is not the right fit.

This product is sold by the foot. Shipped pieces must be 8 ft or shorter because long flashing is expensive to box, protect, and move through carriers. Longer pieces should be arranged through in-store pickup at GutterAll in Damascus, Oregon or local delivery where available.

Use website chat first to confirm total footage, piece length, color, profile fit, roof-edge condition, special-color timing, and fulfillment option before ordering. Email and phone are available as secondary support options.

Why This Profile Matters

A new gutter cannot protect fascia if water is already curling behind it at the roof edge. A clean drip edge detail helps create the path water should follow before it reaches the gutter.

This 1 x 4 profile gives contractors a wide roof-leg option with a lower face. That makes it a smart fit when the roof edge needs broad horizontal coverage under compatible roofing material but does not call for a taller fascia-side drop.

The strongest order starts with three checks: total footage, maximum piece length, and whether the material is being shipped in 8 ft sections or handled locally in longer pieces.

Contractor Applications

How Drip Edge Flashing Works

Drip edge flashing is installed at roof edges so runoff leaves the roof at a defined metal edge instead of wicking back into roof decking or fascia. At eaves, the goal is to guide water toward the gutter line. At rakes, the goal is to help protect the sloped roof edge from exposed-edge water movement.

Installation sequence matters. Eave, rake, underlayment, fastener, overlap, roof material, and local requirements all affect the final detail.

The 1 x 4 profile should be selected when the 4 in roof leg provides the coverage needed and fits the roof edge without forcing the roof system or creating a poor lap.

Choose the Right Drip Edge Profile for the Job

Key Features

Summary

Choose 1 x 4 Drip Edge Flashing when the project needs a broad 4 in roof leg, a lower 1 in face, 26ga steel construction, painted exterior finish, and roof-edge water control for compatible gutter and fascia details. Order by total linear feet, select piece lengths carefully, and keep shipped pieces at 8 ft or shorter.

Key Benefits

• Helps direct roof runoff toward the gutter line
• Helps reduce water curling behind gutters and fascia
• 1 in face creates a low-profile drip edge at the roof line
• 4 in roof leg provides broad horizontal coverage under compatible roofing material
• 26ga steel provides a practical flashing material option
• Painted coating supports cleaner exterior color coordination
• Sold by foot for measured ordering
• 8 ft shipping limit keeps long-piece freight expectations clear
• Longer pieces can be planned for pickup or local delivery where available
• 16+ color options support roof, trim, fascia, and gutter coordination
• Special colors may be preordered when project matching is needed
• Useful during gutter replacement when old edge metal is exposed
• Can pair with compatible fasteners, sealant, snips, and roof safety gear
• Works as part of a complete roof-edge and gutter water-control system
• GutterAll can help confirm footage and length through website chat

Product Specifications

Who Uses This Flashing?

Setup and Application Guide

1. Measure the full roof-edge or gutter-edge run that needs flashing.
2. Choose the total linear footage needed in the purchase area.
3. Plan piece lengths before checkout, keeping shipped pieces at 8 ft or shorter.
4. Choose pickup or local delivery for longer pieces where available.
5. Confirm the 1 x 4 profile fits the roof edge, fascia condition, gutter line, and roof material.
6. Confirm color, finish, special-color timing, and any matching needs before ordering.
7. Cut the flashing with appropriate metal tools and use gloves to handle sharp edges.
8. Layer the flashing with the roof edge and underlayment sequence required for the specific eave or rake detail.
9. Fasten and seal only as required by the roof, gutter, or project specification.
10. After installation, verify runoff leaves the roof edge cleanly and enters the gutter or safe drainage path without running behind the fascia.

Pro Tip

Before replacing gutters on an older roof edge, check whether the drip edge is missing, too short, bent, or tucked wrong. Fixing the roof-edge detail first can prevent the new gutter from getting blamed for water that was already slipping behind the fascia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Cutting, Handling, and Installation Safety Notice

Metal flashing can have sharp edges, especially after cutting. Use gloves, eye protection, safe cutting tools, and proper handling practices.

Roof-edge and gutter work may involve ladders, roof edges, power tools, sharp metal, and fall hazards. Use safe access methods and follow applicable jobsite safety requirements.

Flashing must be integrated with the full roof-edge water-control system. Poor lapping, exposed gaps, weak fastening, incompatible metals, or incorrect profile selection can reduce performance.

Need Help Confirming Footage, Piece Length, or the Right Roof-Edge Detail?

The right order depends on total footage, piece length, shipping limit, roof-edge layout, gutter position, fascia condition, color, pickup, delivery, and whether another flashing profile is needed. Website chat is the fastest way to confirm before checkout.

Product Summary Box

1 x 4 Drip Edge Flashing 26ga Steel is a sold-by-foot roof-edge flashing profile with a 4 in roof leg and 1 in face. It helps installers create a cleaner path for roof runoff into the gutter while improving broad roof-edge coverage with a low-profile face. Shipped pieces are limited to 8 ft; longer pieces should be planned for pickup or local delivery where available.