Roofing Terms Every Homeowner Should Know

Phil's Main Roofing 

26 Fitch Street, Norwalk CT

(203) 838-4545

www.philsmainroofing.com

Are you looking to repair or replace your roof? If so, it’s easy to get confused with all of the roofing jargon out there - there are certainly a lot of words that roofing contractors throw around! Now, while it would be tricky to get them all on here, we want to highlight a few of the important terms that will help you with your next roofing project:

Bond. A method used to fasten shingles or other coverings to each other. Such methods include cross, broken, and staggered.

Covering. This refers to the felt and the outer layer of your roof; both which work to provide protection. Types of coverings are shingles, metal, tile, and slate.

Drainage. A basic feature that is designed to remove water from your roof. This is determined by the roof’s shape, slope, and layout.

Fascia. Boards that are mounted on exposed rafters or at the top of a home’s exterior wall.

Ridge. The outer angle at the top of a sloped roof, specifically where two sides of your roof meet and form a peak.

Sheathing. A part of your roof that is made from wood or another material. This board is connected to the rafters and is used as a base for the roof covering (also known as a deck).

To learn more common roofing terms, please click here.

Still feeling a little confused by all the roofing lingo? Don’t worry, the experts at Phil’s Main Roofing are here to walk you through everything you need to know! We are a family owned and operated, licensed, and insured roofing company located in Norwalk, CT. All of our technicians are highly educated and factory certified, and our reputation for quality workmanship has placed us on a list of contractors who receive automatic warranty release upon completed with several manufactures. For more information, visit us at www.philsmainroofing.com or give us a call at (203) 838-4545 today!