Roofing Terms

Question 1

Slope (Faucets)

Answer 1

Measured by Pitch; steepness of the roof

Question 2

Eave

Answer 2

Horizontal edge of the roof located at the bottom where the gutters sit

Question 3

Rake or Rake Edge

Answer 3

Pitched/Sloped Edge of the roof

Question 4

Gable

Answer 4

When 2 Rakes/Rake Edges meet that form a triangle

Question 5

Rafter Tail

Answer 5

Part of the frame that overhangs

Question 6

Fascia

Answer 6

Part of the roof that the gutters attach

Question 7

Soffitt

Question 8

Woven Valley (Slope)

Question 9

No-Cut Valleys (Slope)

Question 10

Open Valley w/W-shaped Flashing

Question 11

Rafter

Answer 11

Support Beam/Frame of the Roof

Question 12

Roof Decking or Sheathing

Answer 12

Structural component (plywood) covering the Truces/Rafters underneath the under-lament that hold the Shingles

Question 13

Pipe Boot Flashing or Pipe Jack

Answer 13

Used to seal off round pipes (PVC) that come out of the roof.

Question 14

Step Flashing

Answer 14

Used to flash anywhere the roof meets a wall, chimney, or skylight.

Question 15

Counter Flashing

Question 16

Drip Edge Flashing

Answer 16

Approx 1” lip placed under the Rake Edge allowing the shingles to slightly extend over the edge of the roof to prevent moisture from driving rain

Question 17

Gutter Apron

Answer 17

Located on the Eave Edges, it overlaps the back edge of the gutter forcing the water in the gutter

Question 18

Ice & Water Shield

Answer 18

Sits on your Eave Edge, 1 1/2 - 2 rows sticking to bare Roof Sheathing/Decking.

Question 19

Synthetic Underlayment

Answer 19

Layer on top of the Roof Sheathing/Decking not covered by the Ice & Water Shield. Doesn’t go along the edge or in the valleys.

Question 20

Impact Rated (I/R)

Answer 20

Impacts Ratings;
Basic Economy
Class 3
Class 4

Question 21

Cut-ups

Answer 21

Sections of the roof

Question 22

Penetrations

Answer 22

Anything that goes through the roof sheathing/decks; chimney, pipes, vents, skylights, etc.

Question 23

Starter Shingles

Answer 23

Placed along the Eave Edge, installed first for subsequent rows of shingle to attach to

Question 24

Ridge

Answer 24

Where 2 slopes meet at a peak

Question 25

Ridge Vent

Answer 25

Places on top of a Ridge covered by Ridge Cap Shingles

Question 26

Hip

Answer 26

When 2 slopes join together (outward) covered by ridge cap shingles

Question 27

Square

Answer 27

Term that calculates area;

1 Square = 100 SQFT