Rake Edge
The rake is the inclined edge of a sloped roof that runs from the eave to the ridge along the gable end of the building.
Rake edges are finished with rake trim or drip edge to protect the roof deck from wind-driven rain. In DFW, rake edges are particularly vulnerable to wind damage during spring storm season because wind catches the exposed edge and can peel shingles back from the gable end. Proper rake edge installation with starter strip shingles and wind-resistant drip edge is essential for Texas roofs.
Related Roofing Terms
Barge Rafter
A barge rafter (also called a fly rafter or verge rafter) is the outermost rafter on a gable roof that extends beyond the exterior wall to form the roof overhang at the gable end.
Drip Edge
A drip edge is an L-shaped metal flashing installed along the edges of a roof to direct water away from the fascia and into the gutter system.
Gable Roof
A gable roof is the most common roof shape in residential construction, consisting of two sloping planes that meet at a central ridge, forming a triangular wall section (gable) at each end.