2 x 5 Drip Edge Flashing 26ga - Sold by Foot

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

This drip edge flashing is priced and sold by the foot. Order the total linear footage needed for the roof edge, gutter run, repair area, or fascia transition.

• 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.
• Profile size: 5 in roof leg with 2 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

The Gutter Can Only Catch Water That Reaches It

A gutter can be pitched, sealed, and hung correctly, but if roof water curls behind the edge, the fascia still gets wet. That is where drip edge flashing earns its place: it helps create a defined metal edge so water leaves the roof instead of wicking back under the shingles or running down the fascia.

This 2 x 5 drip edge flashing gives the roof edge extra reach: a 5 in roof leg, 2 in face, 26ga metal construction, and measured-by-foot ordering for cleaner gutter-edge planning.

Built for Cleaner Roof, Fascia, and Gutter Transitions

2 x 5 Drip Edge Flashing is a formed roof-edge flashing profile used where shingles, roof deck, fascia, and gutters need to work together. The profile has a 5 in roof leg, 2 in face, and default 120° bend shown in the profile drawing.

For gutter installers, the value is practical: when water runs behind the gutter, the gutter often gets blamed even when the weak point is the roof edge. A properly planned drip edge, roof-edge flashing, gutter apron, or eave flashing detail helps route runoff where the drainage system can catch it.

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, and fulfillment option before ordering. Email and phone are available as secondary support options.

Why This Flashing Detail Matters

The roof edge is a small area with a big job. It has to move water from shingles or roof panels into the gutter without soaking fascia, staining trim, or sending water behind the trough.

This 2 x 5 profile is a smart choice when the roof and gutter layout need extended roof-leg coverage. It gives installers more reach at the roof side and a clean face at the fascia line while helping the runoff path stay intentional.

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 the Drip Edge Profile Works

The 5 in roof leg extends under the roof-edge area according to the project condition. The 2 in face runs down toward the fascia and gutter line. Together, the formed profile helps bridge the roof edge so runoff has a cleaner route toward the gutter opening.

Correct layering matters. Underlayment, roofing material, fascia, gutter placement, fasteners, overlaps, and local requirements all affect the final detail. This flashing should be planned as part of the full roof-edge and gutter assembly, not treated as a stand-alone shortcut.

Choose the Right Roof-Edge Metal

Key Features

Summary

Choose 2 x 5 Drip Edge Flashing when the project needs an extended roof-edge metal profile to help move runoff into the gutter and protect the fascia transition. 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 system
• Helps reduce water tracking behind gutters
• Supports fascia and roof-edge protection details
• 5 in roof leg provides extended roof-side coverage
• 2 in face helps cover the vertical transition toward the fascia and gutter line
• 26ga metal profile supports professional exterior metal work
• 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
• Useful during gutter replacement when old edge metal is exposed
• Helps crews address back-drip, fascia staining, and poor runoff direction
• Pairs with compatible roof, fascia, gutter, and underlayment details
• Can be cut to fit field conditions with appropriate metal tools
• Useful for gutter installers, roofers, remodelers, and repair crews
• 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 5 in roof leg and 2 in face fit the roof and gutter layout.
6. Check fascia condition, shingle overhang, underlayment sequence, and gutter placement.
7. Cut the flashing with appropriate metal tools and use gloves to handle sharp edges.
8. Dry-fit the flashing before fastening to confirm coverage, alignment, and water path.
9. Install the flashing with compatible fastening and lapping methods for the roof-edge assembly.
10. After gutter installation, inspect the edge during water testing or rainfall to confirm runoff enters the gutter instead of tracking behind it.

Pro Tip

Before cutting a full run, test-fit a short section at the roof edge with the gutter in place. Check that the roof leg sits correctly, the 2 in face reaches the intended line, and water has a clean path into the gutter trough.

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, 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, color, pickup, delivery, and whether another flashing profile is needed. Website chat is the fastest way to confirm before checkout.

Product Summary Box

2 x 5 Drip Edge Flashing 26ga is a sold-by-foot roof-edge and gutter-edge flashing profile with a 5 in roof leg and 2 in face. It helps installers create a cleaner path for roof runoff into the gutter while improving coverage at the fascia transition. Shipped pieces are limited to 8 ft; longer pieces should be planned for pickup or local delivery where available.