It's odd in the way we sometimes focus on the big. Humans can take in so much, process and move on. We watch screen within screen within screen, and not bat an eye - clever. We'll stand on the rim of the Grand Canyon for fifteen minutes, scan and leave fulfilled - sad. We will also scrutinize the Heavens and contemplate all that we can and can't see - imaginative. Sometimes, however, we miss the micro in favor of the macro. This detail fits in the micro category, at least in terms of a house. Here are three photos of the ubiquitous drip edge, meant to shed rain water from the top of door and window trim. No it isn't the Heavens or the Grand Canyon, but it is a lot more tangible.
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This drip edge, the over hanging lip, has protected this
window for 125 years. The proportions are in keeping
to the heavy window trim. Very pleasing. |
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Here is a new drip edge milled to match the existing. It was
made from scrap pressure treated wood and took
approximately five minutes to complete. |
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This house was renovated using stock, off the shelf, material.
The drip edge, in comparison, appears anemic. |
