Roofing Parts and Terminology
Jan.14, 2010 in
Do It Yourself (DIY), Repair Tips
Parts of a Roof / Roofing Terminology
Built-up Roof
A low-slope (or flat-seeming) roof covered with alternating layers of roofing felt and hot-mapped asphalt and topped off with a layer of gravel.
Cornice
The portion of the roof projecting out from the side walls of the house.
Counterflashing
The flashing which is imbedded at its top in a wall or other [...]
