Rake

A rake is defined as the inclined edge of a sloped roof that runs from the eave to the ridge along the gable end of the building. The rake edge requires a drip edge and is finished with rake trim or rake board to protect the roof edge from wind-driven rain and to provide a clean aesthetic line. Proper rake installation is essential because the rake edge is one of the most wind-vulnerable areas on a roof, where uplift forces can peel back shingles and underlayment.