ABC Roofing Terms Glossary
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nesting |
A method of re-roofing with new asphalt shingles over old shingles in which the top edge of the new shingle is butted against the bottom edge of the existing shingle tab. |
| New construction |
Installing a roof system on new construction. |
| No-cutout shingles |
Shingles consisting of a single, solid tab with no cutouts. |
| Non-prorated warranty |
A warranty which provides full replacement costs for the item(s) covered during the full term of the warranty. In contrast, a prorated warranty merely reimburses a percentage of replacement costs, depending on the age of the roof. |
| Non-veneer panel |
Any wood based panel that does not contain veneer and carries an APA span rating, such as wafer board or oriented strand board. |
| Normal slope application |
Method of installing asphalt shingles on roof slopes between 4 inches and 21 inches per foot. |

