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).

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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!

Roofing Terms Defined

Phil's Main Roofing 

(203) 838-4545

www.philsmainroofing.com

 

As a property owner looking to make improvements to their roof, you are bound to do some research to help you make an educated decision on which approach will work best. During your research, however, you'll probably come across roofing terms that you are unfamiliar with, which could potentially get in the way of you making the right decision.

At Phil's Main Roofing, we want you to be as informed as possible so that your roofing project comes at no surprise. Thanks to GAF, the following is a list of some common terms that you might need to understand as you research possible roofing solutions:

Asphalt: A bituminous waterproofing agent that is used in a variety of roofing materials.

Blistering: Bubbles, usually moisture related, that appear in roofing materials. In shingles, blisters are usually caused by moisture under the material or moisture trapped in the material.

Counter Flashing: The metal or siding material that is installed over roof-top base flashing systems.

Drip Edge: A lip that keeps your shingles off the deck at the edges and extends shingles out over the eaves and gutters.

Eaves: The roof edge that extends from the fascia to the structure's outside wall. Typically, the first three feet across a roof is considered the eave.

Flashing: The materials used to waterproof a roof.

Ice Dam: When snow melts on a roof and then re-freezes at the eaves. These force water to back up under shingles and can cause a leak.

Tear-Off: The removal of existing roofing materials down to the roof deck.

Underlayments: Asphalt-based materials that are designed to be installed under the main roofing material for added protection.

Valleys: The area where two adjoining sloped roof planes intersect on a roof, usually creating a "V" shaped depression.

Family owned and operated for three generations, Phil's Main Roofing is a 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 on how we can help, visit us at www.philsmainroofing.com or give us a call at (203) 838-4545 today!