Roofing Concepts | Crandell Roofing Glossary (6)

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Cool Roof

A roofing system that has been specifically designed to reflect sunlight and absorb less heat than a standard roof. This...

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Phoenix Gilbert Peoria
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Heat Reflectivity

The ability of a roofing material to reflect solar energy away from a building. This is a critical property for roofs in...

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Phoenix
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Insurance Claim

The process of filing a claim with a homeowner's insurance company to cover the cost of roof repair or replacement due t...

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Phoenix
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Low-Slope Roof

A roof with a pitch of less than 4:12 (meaning it rises less than 4 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run). This...

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Phoenix
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Pitch (or Slope)

The angle or steepness of a roof, measured as the ratio of its vertical rise to its horizontal run. It influences materi...

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Slope

The incline of a roof, also known as its pitch. A steeper slope allows for faster water runoff and is a key factor in ch...