Some Lynchburg, Virginia roofers prefer that their customers know as little as possible about their roofs. At All Seasons Metal Roofing, we are very open about the products and processes we use to design and install the very best roof for your home. Here are some terms and phrases you may hear when we discuss your roof replacement or repair project.
Term | Definition |
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Rafter | The supporting framing member immediately beneath the deck, sloping from the ridge to the wall plate |
Rafter | The supporting framing member immediately beneath the deck, sloping from the ridge to the wall plate |
Rake | The inclined edge of a sloped roof over a wall |
Rake | The inclined edge of a sloped roof over a wall |
Ridge | The uppermost, horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes |
Ridge cap | Specially formed shingles used to cover the horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes |
Rise | The vertical distance from the eaves line to the ridge |
Roll roofing | Asphalt roofing products manufactured in roll form |
Run | The horizontal distance from the eaves to a point directly under the ridge. One half the span |