Sheathings usually consist of wood like material called oriented strand board or then plywood.
Parts of a home roof.
A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof.
Common parts components of a roof cornice.
The rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.
This intersection creates the highest point on a roof sometimes referred to as the peak.
It resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.
Courses rows of shingles or tiles installed horizontally.
The roof ridge or ridge of a roof is the horizontal line running the length of the roof where the two roof planes meet.
Hip and ridge shingles are specifically designed for this part of a roof.
A composite decking made of solid materials.
Dormers were initially introduced by french architect françois mansart who also happened to introduce mansard.
Different parts of a roof and their importance decking sheathing.
It usually consists of either plywood.