Gutter Apron vs Drip Edge

samerickson89 · 07-27-23, 09:04 AM

I'm trying to waterproof my metal shed, and I'm having trouble understanding the difference between a drip edge and a gutter apron. I can see the physical difference in how they're shaped, but every single article I can find online only covers that. What I'm trying to figure out is the difference in how/why they're used, what the benefit is of one versus the other, etc.

Could someone please explain the difference to me? If needed, I can post pictures of my shed later. Thanks!

dguzzi · 07-30-23, 01:59 PM

I've never the term gutter apron. Interested in hearing more as well!
Looks like an extended drip edge, so it fits down into the gutter.

https://www.qeiroof.com/drip-edge-vs...he-difference/

07-27-23, 09:04 AM	#1
samerickson89 Lurking Renovator Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 7 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gutter Apron vs Drip Edge I'm trying to waterproof my metal shed, and I'm having trouble understanding the difference between a drip edge and a gutter apron. I can see the physical difference in how they're shaped, but every single article I can find online only covers that. What I'm trying to figure out is the difference in how/why they're used, what the benefit is of one versus the other, etc. Could someone please explain the difference to me? If needed, I can post pictures of my shed later. Thanks!

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07-30-23, 01:59 PM	#2
dguzzi Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Posts: 68 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I've never the term gutter apron. Interested in hearing more as well! Looks like an extended drip edge, so it fits down into the gutter. https://www.qeiroof.com/drip-edge-vs...he-difference/