Roofing Terminology

Terminology within the roofing trade.

While you are considering having work done on your roof you may encounter unfamiliar terms. This list is to help you understand exactly what the contractor is referring to.

arkies (architect shingles)
asphalt
batten
bid
bitumen
bituminous
bond
bundle
burnout
burnthrough
contract
contractor
caulking
cedar shingle
cupola
deck
disposal eave
EPDM
exposure
felt
fire rating
flange
flashing
gable
guarantee
gun
headlap
hip
hip and ridge
go-over
ice and water
insurance
lap
lap sealant
lien
mansard
mastic
modified bitume
nosing
OSB
parapet
patch
penny
pitch
ply
prorated
rafter
rake
repoint
resheet
resupport
ridge
ridge vent
roll roofing
rubber roofing
shear
sheeting
shingle
slate
slope
soffet
specs
square/sq
stepflashing
stepshingle
stink pipe
three tab
tile
tin shingle
tongue and groove
turbine
valley
vent
warranty
wooden shakes

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