Flashing is a term used for using sheet
metal on structures that project vertically up
from the roof to create a watertight seal
between the roof and the structure.
metal on structures that project vertically up
from the roof to create a watertight seal
between the roof and the structure.
Three Tab is a term used normally in
discussing a type of roof. This is a shingle
that is broke into three tabs for each
individual piece
discussing a type of roof. This is a shingle
that is broke into three tabs for each
individual piece
Architectural is a type of shingle that is
normally heavier in weight and has more
definition or depth than the shingle itself.
normally heavier in weight and has more
definition or depth than the shingle itself.
Square is a shingle term that is used to
refer to a particular area of coverage of a
shingle. One square is equal to 100 square
feet.
refer to a particular area of coverage of a
shingle. One square is equal to 100 square
feet.
Starter Shingle refers to the first row of
shingles that are put on at the bottom of the
roof. These overlap the E metal and are
normally turned upside-down and backwards
in order to produce a good straight line along
the leading edge of the E-metal.
shingles that are put on at the bottom of the
roof. These overlap the E metal and are
normally turned upside-down and backwards
in order to produce a good straight line along
the leading edge of the E-metal.
Self Sealing refers to a particular kind of
shingle that has an asphalt strip underneath
the shingle itself that after it is applied and with
heat will seal itself to the shingle underneath it.
shingle that has an asphalt strip underneath
the shingle itself that after it is applied and with
heat will seal itself to the shingle underneath it.
Water Bond is a term used to refer to the
slots in shingles in order to provide a path for
water to drain off a roof. The water Bonds
normally line up in the application of roof
shingles and create an avenue for water to
drain.
slots in shingles in order to provide a path for
water to drain off a roof. The water Bonds
normally line up in the application of roof
shingles and create an avenue for water to
drain.
Pitch is a term used to refer to the rise of a
rafter as it projects along a horizontal plane. If
a roof is said to have a 6 and 12 pitch, it would
mean that a roof rises 6” for every 12” of
horizontal run.
rafter as it projects along a horizontal plane. If
a roof is said to have a 6 and 12 pitch, it would
mean that a roof rises 6” for every 12” of
horizontal run.
Toe Board is a term used to refer to normally
a 2x4 or some wood member that is nailed to
the roof in order to allow roofers to stand and
work without slipping off the roof.
a 2x4 or some wood member that is nailed to
the roof in order to allow roofers to stand and
work without slipping off the roof.
Roofing
Construction Jargon
