- Hey guys, this is Brandon with the Roofing Channel.
Today, we're talking about roofing terminology
to clear up any confusion that you may have
when talking with a roofer.
This video is going to go over terminology
that the homeowner's going to hear,
and we're not going to cover anything obvious.
So you won't see things like chimneys appear on this video.
We're also going to have below timestamps
to all the definitions and what times we go over them.
So click on that if you're just here
to figure out a couple of things.
We're also going to be providing pictures when possible,
and with that out of the way,
let's go ahead and get into it.
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Roof decking or sheathing is the same thing.
It's the wooden foundation that all your other components
are nailed onto.
It comes in either OSB or plywood if you're talking sheets
or comes in wooden planks.
The main thing with decking and sheathing
is that you don't want to try to get it wet
because then it's going to rot
and you're going to have to replace it.
Flashing is a metal material that's meant to direct water
away from walls and structures
that come up through your roof.
It comes in three different types:
apron, counter, and step flashing,
and it comes in three different metals:
aluminum, steel, and copper.
Underlayment is either a synthetic or felt material
that's placed over your decking or sheathing
to protect it from water.
Ice and water shield is like an extra beefy version
of underlayment.
It's placed in areas of heavy water flow
and risks of ice damming.
Its main purpose is to protect you against leaks.
Rakes simply refer to the edge of the roof
that runs at a slope.
Eaves refer to the edge of a roof that runs horizontally.
Facets refer to the different sections
or the sides of a roof.
For instance, this roof shown here has 13 facets.
A square is a unit of measurement
that's commonly used by roofers
and it simply a first to a hundred square foot area.
Prorated and nonprorated when you're talking about roofing
refers to the manufacturer's warranty.
A prorated material is going to lose value each year
as it gets older,
but a nonprorated material is going to keep the same value
as long as it stays nonprorated.
Valleys are when two roof facets
meet at a slope to form an interior angle.
A hip is when two roof facets meet at a slope to form
an exterior angle.
A gable is the triangular section underneath where two roof
facets overhang over a wall.
It's commonly used to refer to a popular ventilation spot,
the gable end vent.
Drip edge is a metal component
that's nailed to your decking at the edge of the roof line.
It's to keep water
that's running off of your roof from wicking back
and getting your decking wet.
Fascia is located right below the rakes and the eaves
of your roof line, and it could serve a decorative purpose,
but it can also serve a practical purpose as your drip edge.
A soffit is installed right underneath your fascia,
where a roof overhangs a wall.
It's pretty common for roofers to install an intake vent
right where a soffit is located.
A dormer is a section of your roof that jets out
usually as a window
and forms its own little small section of mini roof.
Starter shingles are a strip of material
where the first layer of shingles are nailed onto.
Roof pitch refers to the steepness of your roof.
It's usually formatted in an X/ 12 fashion,
where X equals the rise and 12 is the run.
An eight 12 pitch will rise eight feet,
every 12 feet of length.
Caulking a roof refers to using sealant to fix up any leaks.
If you correctly calk a roof,
it should last a couple of years.
A cricket is a sloped double triangular structure
that's meant to divert water around chimneys and walls.
If you want to go more in depth
into some of these roofing terms,
then click on the link below.
It'll take you to our Roofing Academy playlist,
which deep dives into a lot of the roofing components.
I'm Brandon with the Roofing Channel.
Thanks so much for watching.
Remember to like and subscribe this video if you enjoyed,
and we'll see you next time.
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