ABC Roofing Terms Glossary
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Racking |
Roofing application method in which shingle courses are applied vertically up the roof rather than across and up. Not a recommended procedure. |
| Rafter |
The supporting framing member immediately beneath the deck, sloping from the ridge to the wall plate. |
| Rake |
The inclined edge of a sloped roof over a wall from the eave to the ridge. |
| Random-tab shingles |
Shingles on which tabs vary in size and exposure. |
| Re-cover (overlay) |
The installation of a new roof system over an existing system without removing an existing system. |
| Re-roofing |
Installing a new roof system on a building that is not new. |
| Release tape |
A plastic or paper strip that is applied to the back of self-sealing shingles. This strip prevents the shingles from sticking together in the bundles, and need not be removed for application. |
| Ridge |
The uppermost, horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes. |
| Ridge shingles |
Shingles used to cover the horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes. |
| Rise |
The vertical distance from the eaves line to the ridge. |