Roof Construction Terminology

Here is a little trivia.

Roof construction terminology.

Spelled hryge in old english the word was first used in reference to house roofs in the 16th century. A purlin normally supports the rafters where the two pitches on the same elevation meet. An asphalt based roof cement formulated to adhere overlapping plies or asphalt roll roofing. A horizontal timber beam providing intermediate.

A small structure projecting from a sloped roof usually with a window. The slope of a roof. These roofs often include living accommodation in the roof void. Glossary of roofing terms.

Roof construction diagram hometips a contemporary roof regardless of shape or surface material consists of a variety of components that include wood framing sheathing underlayment flashing gutters and of course the shingles or other finished surface. Occurs where overlapping materials are seamed sealed or. That part of a roofing waterproofing or flashing component that overlaps or covers any portion of the same or. A low wall that projects beyond the eves at the edge of a roof.

The illustration here shows how these materials go together to make for a sound roof. Part of roof construction.