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Glossary of terms used in the roofing industry
There are 161 entries in this glossary.| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Deck or Decking |
The structural "skin" of a roof over which roofing in applied. Most new homes have decking made of plywood. There are four main types of decking commonly used on residential roofing projects: Plywood: Plywood is strong, durable, and light. It comes in many grades with ratings from A to D. Use only exterior grade plywood for decking. The thickness of plywood depends on the spacing of the rafters. OSB: Oriented strand board (OSB) is cheaper than plywood, but not as strong as plywood, and does not hold nails as well as plywood. One side has a slip resistant coating and should be placed facing up. Tongue and groove 2-by-6: If a roof will be seen from the inside (no ceiling installed), tongue and groove is used. It is a wood decking that provides great insulation without additional rigid roof insulation in moderate climates. Also, the boards can be painted or stained on the inside to match the interior. Step sheathing: Step sheathing is used alone or in combinations with solid sheathing for installation of tiles or shakes. Step sheathing allows air circulations under the tiles by using 1-by-6 or 2-by-6 boards that are evenly spaced so that air can move under the tiles or shakes. Lon Smith Roofing is a Dallas Roofing Company |
| Dimensional shingle |
a shingle that is textured, overlayed, or laminated and designed to produce a three-dimensional effect. Similar to Laminated shingle and Architectural shingle. Lon Smith Roofing is a Dallas Roofing Company |
| Dormer |
A framed window unit that projects through the sloping plane of a roof. Lon Smith Roofing is a Dallas Roofing Company |
| Double coverage |
Application of asphalt roofing such that the lapped portion is at least two inches wider than the exposed portion, resulting in two layers of roofing material over the deck. Lon Smith Roofing is a Dallas Roofing Company |
| Downspout |
A pipe for draining water from roof gutters. A downspout is also called a leader. Lon Smith Roofing is a Dallas Roofing Company |
| Drip edge |
A non-corrosive, non-staining material used along the eaves and rakes to allow water run-off to drip clear of underlying construction. Lon Smith Roofing is a Dallas Roofing Company |
| Dutch lap method |
a shingle that is textured, overlayed, or laminated and designed to produce a three-dimensional effect. Similar to Laminated shingle and Architectural shingle. Lon Smith Roofing is a Dallas Roofing Company |
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