A gravel stop is a perimeter roof metal profile used along low-slope roof edges to finish the edge, help manage runoff, and support the edge condition where the roof meets the building perimeter.
The profile is there to create a cleaner transition at the edge of the roof assembly. On many low-slope projects it helps define the perimeter, supports a more finished appearance, and works with the surrounding edge detail instead of leaving the membrane termination looking unfinished.
You will usually see gravel stop on commercial and low-slope roofing where the perimeter detail needs an edge profile with a more vertical face than a basic drip edge. It shows up on reroof work, maintenance replacements, and new installations where the roof edge package needs to match the project detail.
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Before ordering, confirm the face dimension, flange requirements, corners, material, finish, and any splice or accessory needs. When those details are decided up front, the order comes back cleaner and installers spend less time adapting pieces in the field.
The two profiles both live at the roof perimeter, but they are not interchangeable in every condition. Gravel stop generally has a more upright profile, while drip edge is more focused on directing runoff off the roof edge. The roof detail should drive the choice.
When the order needs to move beyond planning into pricing and fabrication, organized information still matters more than speed alone.
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