Let’s Talk Drip Edge. Senior Tech Alex explains the importance of Drip Edge installation on a home. Drip edge is a roofing product that should be installed at the time of the shingles. We see more and more of roofs lacking this very important part. Drip Edge helps the shingles keep its shape at the roof edge. Without it you’ll often see it curling downward and eventually breaking off. Drip edge helps prevent frozen snow and ice from backing up into the attic. From an animal standpoint bats, mice