Efflorescence photo by nancy andrews.
Roof tile parts names.
A flat tile without nibs for decorative features on walls and window sills.
Different parts of a roof and their importance.
Roofing contractors use a variety of terms to describe all the areas of your roof.
Parts of a roof.
Names for specific areas of your roof.
A composite decking made of solid materials it resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.
A measurement of roof area that equals 100 square feet an area 10 feet by 10 feet.
It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt stacked above the solid.
Enfilade photo by keller keller.
A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof the rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.
These may include asphalt shingles metal tile slate and wood materials with an underlayment which guards the sheathing against direct exposure and weather.
A few definitions may make it easier for you to communicate with roofers.
The manufacturers listed above are not available at all locations.
Made of fibreglass and asphalt shingles protect the roof from rain and lend a house character.
Flashing is found in valleys and at the bases of chimneys walls roof vents and plumbing vents.
A single lap tile that connects with adjoining tiles by means of close fitting ribs.
The weathering on exposed bricks or stones that looks white and powdery.
Typically roof coverings perform two main functions.
A single lap tile moulded to an s shape which gives the appearance of waves and troughs on the roof.
These may sound like technical terms but they are also actually very useful everyday terms for thinking about the way your roof is constructed.
First provide your roof with an extra layer of protection.
Sheathings usually consist of wood like material called oriented strand board or then plywood.
Slope a roof s slope is the number of inches it rises for every 12 inches of horizontal run a roof with a 4 in 12 slope rises 4 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run.
A second small pointed roof that diverts rainwater around something such as a chimney that projects out of a primary roof.
It is a type of resistant moulding that prevents water flowing near roof openings from infiltrating the roof.
The same roof has a 4 12 or 1 3 pitch.
It appears when natural salts in the materials leach out and crystallize.
Cornice the wood or metal finishing at ends or edges.
Second add an element of style and design to the home.
Large format and profiled tiles.
The most common type of dormer is the gable roof dormer.
You can also find radiant barriers of sheathing in the market.
