Many of the solid gutter covers are design to take advantage of this water characteristic.
Do rain gutters go under the drip edge.
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Capillary action is a water activity in which water adheres to a surface and follow the surface around.
When the roof shingles do not extend past the metal drip edge the water will suck back on the metal drip edge this is called capillary action and run behind your gutters.
The drip edge not only safeguards you from potential damages but it also preserves the appearance of your roof.
Most premade drip edge flashin.
The gutter is installed right under the drip edge which is tilted purposely.