{"product_id":"katepal-metal-drip-tray-1m-length","title":"Katepal Metal Drip Tray - 1m Length","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKatepal Metal Drip Tray – 1m Length\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Katepal Metal Drip Tray is designed to provide effective edge protection and water drainage at the eaves of a roof. Installed along the roofline, it helps guide rainwater away from the roof structure and into the guttering system, protecting the underlying materials from moisture damage and improving the overall durability of the roofing system.\n\nEach drip tray strip provides 1 metre of coverage, making it easy to calculate the quantity required for a roofing project. Manufactured from plastic-coated steel, the tray offers excellent strength and corrosion resistance while maintaining a clean and professional finish along the roof edge.\n\nWith a thickness of 0.5mm and overall dimensions of 100 × 14 × 5 cm, the Katepal drip tray is built to deliver long-lasting performance while remaining lightweight and easy to install. It is an essential accessory when installing bitumen shingles or felt roofing systems, helping to prevent water from seeping beneath the roofing materials at the eaves.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe drip tray is made from durable plastic-covered steel, combining the strength of steel with an additional protective coating. This construction helps protect against corrosion and weathering, ensuring reliable performance even when exposed to harsh outdoor conditions.\n\nIts shaped profile allows water to run cleanly off the roof edge, reducing the risk of water tracking back under the roof covering. This simple but essential component helps extend the lifespan of the roofing system and improves overall roof drainage.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nTo install the Katepal Metal Drip Tray correctly, it should be fixed along the roof platform starting from the upper edge.\n\nThe drip trim is attached using a zigzag fastening pattern with approximately 10cm gaps, typically secured with felt nails or thin plate screws. When joining multiple strips, the drip trays should overlap by around 5cm to ensure a smooth and continuous connection.\n\nDuring installation, a small section of the double-folded edge may need to be trimmed from the lower edge of the shingle being inserted. This allows the extension piece to slot neatly into place and ensures a seamless overlap between sections.\n\nFor secure fixing, the extension section should be fastened through both overlapping plates using 2–3 fixings from the roofing surface.\n\nOnce the drip trays are installed along the eaves, a self-adhesive verge shingle can be positioned on top. The protective plastic on the underside of the shingle is removed before pressing it firmly into place to create a secure and weather-resistant seal.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n• Length per strip: 1 metre\n• Thickness: 0.5 mm\n• Dimensions: 100 × 14 × 5 cm\n• Material: Plastic-coated steel\n• Application: Roof eaves and edge protection\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ch4\u003eWhat is the purpose of a metal drip tray on a roof?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\nA metal drip tray helps direct rainwater away from the roof edge and into the guttering system. This prevents water from running underneath the roofing materials and protects the roof structure from moisture damage.\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much coverage does each drip tray provide?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\nEach Katepal Metal Drip Tray covers 1 metre in length, making it easy to calculate how many pieces are required for the full roof edge.\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan the drip trays be joined together?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\nYes. When installing multiple drip trays, they should overlap by approximately 5cm to ensure a secure connection and continuous water protection along the roof edge.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck out our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/collections\/garden-supplies\"\u003egarden supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/collections\/roof-shingles\"\u003eroof shingles\u003c\/a\u003e available online.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Katepal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52845224853846,"sku":"111176","price":11.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/4509\/4998\/files\/katepal-metal-drip-tray-1m-length-7671030.jpg?v=1773698895","url":"https:\/\/jjbuildingmaterials.co.uk\/products\/katepal-metal-drip-tray-1m-length","provider":"JJ Building Materials","version":"1.0","type":"link"}