Roof Tile Glossary

Sometimes referred to as common rafters.

Roof tile glossary.

A frame roof a steep pitched gable roof each slope extending from close to the ground line to meet at the ridge. A horizontal row of tiles or slates. Bubbles that may appear on read more. Horizontal timber tie attached at each end to opposite spars in a pitched roof.

The horizontal line where two planes of a roof meet together. Semicircular or angular tiles typically 300mm or 450mm in length used to provide a finish at the apex. Roof framing involves a lexicon all its own. Glossary abutment where the roof tiles meet a structure rising above the roof.

The supporting framing to which a roof deck is attached. Battens are fixed to the c ommon rafters and referred to as roof tile battens. Part of a roof construction. Here is a closer look at common roofing terms.

When repairing or replacing a roof it pays to be familiar with these terms. Ridge cap formed shingles shake or tile used to cover the ridge of a building. Glossary of roofing terms. The pitch of the roof must be stated when ordering.

Is the detail where two or more roof slopes meet for example a ridge line a hip or a valley. The void beneath hip tiles is filled with pointed mortar. Ridge board the horizontal board set on edge at which the rafters meet. The top edge of two intersecting sloping roof surfaces.

Accessory a concrete or terracotta product used to finish the roof. A gutter formed in lead at the back of a chimney or any other structure which penetrates the roof to disperse water onto tiles slates. Barge boards batten counter batten dormer eaves fascia felt roof cold felt roof hot flashing flat roof gable gauge hip hip board hip end margin nail sickness rafter ridge ridge board ridge tile sarking sarking board slate soffit tiles interlocking tiles plain tingle truss underfelt valley verge. A roof that has insulation laid horizontally at ceiling level and a void between the insulation and its outer roof structure and covering.

Includes illustrations that show roofs have hip rafters ridge boards jack rafters and more. That portion of the flashing attached to or resting on the deck to direct the flow of water onto the roof covering. This generally consists of a specifically made tile used for both the ridge and hips of a roof. Asphalt plastic roofing cement.

Fixed at any height between the wall plate and half way up the roof to prevent roof spread. Ridge capping a roof fitting used to cover the ridge line that can be either v shaped or rounded. A rounded hip tile used with plain tiles which gives the appearance of a lady s bonnet known as a granny s bonnet. A bituminous waterproofing agent applied to roofing materials during manufacturing.

The inclined edge of a roof over a wall. An asphalt based cement used to bond roofing materials including flashing. A purpose made tile used with plain tiles which wraps around a hip.