FRISCO ROOFING CONTRACTORS- ROOFING 101
At Rowley Roofing & Construction, our Frisco roofing contractors consider your safety our number one priority which is why we work hard to ensure your roof is structurally secure. We offer regular maintenance on your roof, while also providing total replacements due to wear and tear or storm damage. We have many different roofing materials that are sure to match your desired design and budget. Below we have compiled a detailed list of roofing terms to allow you to better understand our repair and replacement process. If you are interested in learning more about our residential and commercial roofing services, contact us today at (972) 668-0919.
750 VENT
Also called a Turtle or Box Vent, this component is used to further the ventilation of your attic. It typically covers 200 square feet of attic space.
BLISTERS
Blisters are bubbles that appear on the surface of asphalt roofing.
DECKING
The plywood material installed over the framing of a structure on which felt and shingles are installed.
DORMER
A dormer is a window unit projecting through the sloping plane of the roof.
DRIP EDGE
The drip edge is a metal strip used on eaves to allow for water runoff without damaging underlying materials.
EAVES
Eaves are the part of the roof that hangs over the rest of the home.
FASCIA
This term refers to a fat horizontal band around the roof’s perimeter.
FLASHING
Metal used to prevent water seepage. Installed around chimney, vents, windows, doors, and skylight, along seams in the roof and beneath shingles.
GABLE END VENTS
This term refers to a triangular or rectangular ventilation opening found in a gable wall.
GABLES
Gables are the triangular portions of the ends of the home that extend from the eaves to the peak of the roof.
GAS CAPS
This is the top to the pipe that dispenses hot gas/air upwards.
HIP
This is the high point where two adjoining roof sections meet.
ICE & WATER SHIELD
Waterproof roof underlayment membrane used to protect vulnerable areas on a roof from ice and water damage. Installed mostly in valleys in Texas.
PIPE JACK
Pre-formed flange placed over a vent pipe to seal the roof around the vent pipe opening. Made of lead, rubber or metal. Also called boot, plumbing boot/jack and/or 3 in 1s.
PITCH
This term refers to the steepness of a roof.
POWER TURBINE
The turbine is an electrical vent that draws hot air out of the attic.
RIDGE
This is the highest point or peak of the roof.
RIDGE VENT
Ridge vents are types of vents installed at the peak of a sloped roof which allows for warm, humid air to escape a building’s attic. They are most common on shingled residential homes and blend into the roofline for a more attractive home.
SHINGLES
The shingles/tiles compose the outermost layer of the roof. They are installed over the underlayment and provide the most protection from the outside elements.
SLOPE
The slope is degree of incline of a roof plane.
SOFFIT VENTS
This term refers to an under eave opening needed for intake of outside air. Vents are needed for good attic ventilation.
SQUARE
A square is a unit of roof measurement covering 100 square feet.
STARTER STRIP
The strip is the first row of shingles installed on a roof under the first exposed row. Strips are typically composed of 20 year, 3-tab shingles.
STATIC VENT
This exhaust vent allows hot air to escape the attic without powered assistance.
UNDERLAYMENT/FELT
This term refers to heavy paper saturated with tar and installed over the decking/plywood sheeting and under the shingles in order to provide another layer of protection from the outside elements.
VALLEY
The intersection of two roof slopes.
WIND TURBINE
These vents spin when the wind blows in order to remove hot air from the attic.
Z-RIDGE/DOUBLE RIDGE
This product is designed to cover the ridge line of the roof to give the roof line more character.