Roofing Components | Crandell Roofing Glossary

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Chimney

A vertical structure of masonry, metal, or concrete that allows smoke and gases to escape a building. The area where the...

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Coping

The capping or covering on top of a parapet wall. It's designed to protect the wall from water damage and is a key compo...

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Cricket

A peaked construction installed behind a chimney or other roof obstruction to divert water and debris around the obstacl...

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Decking (or Sheathing)

The structural material, typically plywood or OSB, that is attached to the rafters or trusses. It forms the foundation f...

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Dormer

A structural element of a roof that projects vertically from the sloped roof plane, typically containing a window. Dorme...

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Downspout

A pipe that carries rainwater from a gutter down to the ground and away from the building's foundation. Proper downspout...

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Drip Edge

A metal strip installed along the edges of the roof to help water run off the roof and into the gutters, protecting the...

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Eaves

The part of a roof that overhangs the side of a building, often with a soffit and fascia. Eaves help direct water away f...

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Fascia

A board that runs along the eaves of a roof, covering the ends of the rafters. It's a critical part of the trim that pro...

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Flashing

Thin pieces of waterproof material, often metal, installed to divert water away from critical areas of the roof, such as...

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Gutter

A channel installed along the edge of a roof to collect rainwater and direct it away from the building's foundation. Gut...

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Parapet Wall

A low, protective wall or barrier that extends above the roofline. Parapet walls are a defining feature of many commerci...

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Rafters

The sloping wooden framework that supports the roof deck and the rest of the roofing system. It's a key part of the stru...

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Ridge Vent

A type of roof vent located at the peak of a sloped roof. Ridge vents are a highly effective way to provide continuous a...

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Roof Deck

The structural base of the roof system, typically made of plywood or OSB, to which the underlayment and roofing material...

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Saddle

A small, gable-like structure used to divert water away from a roof penetration. It is similar to a cricket but is used...

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Scupper Drain

A type of roof drain, typically found on flat or parapet-walled roofs, that allows water to pass through a wall or parap...

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Siding

Material used to clad the exterior of a home. While not part of the roof itself, siding is often worked on by roofers an...

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Skylight

A window installed in a roof to admit natural light. While they add value, skylights are also common sources of roof lea...

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Soffit

The finished material on the underside of the eave overhang. Vented soffits are essential in Tempe and throughout the Va...

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