Roof Construction Terminology

The slope of a roof.

Roof construction terminology.

A purlin normally supports the rafters where the two pitches on the same elevation meet. A small structure projecting from a sloped roof usually with a window. Occurs where overlapping materials are seamed sealed or. Here is a little trivia.

A roof that has two pitches on each slope. That part of a roofing waterproofing or flashing component that overlaps or covers any portion of the same or. A horizontal timber beam providing intermediate. Spelled hryge in old english the word was first used in reference to house roofs in the 16th century.

A low wall that projects beyond the eves at the edge of a roof. Barge boards batten counter batten dormer eaves fascia felt roof cold felt roof hot flashing flat roof gable gauge hip hip board hip end margin nail sickness rafter ridge ridge board ridge tile sarking sarking board slate soffit tiles interlocking tiles plain tingle truss underfelt valley verge. In the 17th and 18th centuries ridge piece and ridge pole were used respectively to designate a horizontal timber or a pole at the ridge of a roof. These roofs often include living accommodation in the roof void.

An asphalt based roof cement formulated to adhere overlapping plies or asphalt roll roofing. Part of roof construction.