Roof truss parts explained.
Horizontal strip of roof along peak.
Roof ridge shingles fold over the ridge overlapping the uppermost shingles on the sides.
The v cut angle along the junction of two slopes of a roof.
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One of a series of diagonal members of the truss that meet at the apex in order to support the roof deck and its loads.
An improperly or inadequately vented roof can lead to condensation on the underside of the roof.
Roof vent a properly vented roof is vital to the performance of the insulation and the roofing system itself.
You may also see a similar type of vent called a hip vent which runs along the hip of the roof.
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Horizontal line at the top of the roof.
Horizontal beams supported by posts and used to support the mid span of rafters to cover longer spans these are used in large buildings like the traditional large old barns in the us.
Getting a little more technical the national roofing contractors association defines the ridge as the highest point on a roof represented by a horizontal line where two roof areas intersect running the length of the area.
Rake the slanting edge of a gable roof at the end wall of the house.
Ridge vent this vent is placed along the roof ridge which is the peak of the roof that runs horizontally.
Sheathing the decking material usually sheets of plywood which is nailed to the rafters and to which shingles or other outside roofing materials are secured.
Ridge the horizontal line at the top edge of two sloping roof planes.
Ridge the roof ridge runs horizontally along the highest point of the roof and it s the simplest of all roof components to replace.
An l shaped strip usually metal installed along roof edges to allow water run off to drip clear of the deck eaves and siding.
In simple language the ridge of a roof is the peak where two opposing roof planes meet.
The horizontal lower edge of a sloped roof.
Boards nailed along eaves and rakes after cutting back existing wood shingles to provide secure edges for re roofing with asphalt shingles.