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This week, we are diving into the essential parts of a roof. Let’s take a closer look at some key roof terms:
đź“Ť Ridge – The highest horizontal point of a roof where two sloping roof planes meet. Often has a ridge vent for attic airflow.
đź“ŤEaves – Eaves refer to the entire roof edge that overhangs the walls, often containing fascia, soffit, and sometimes gutters.
đź“ŤGable – The triangular wall section at the end of a gable roof, between the edges of the two sloping roof planes.
đź“ŤHips – The diagonal lines where two sloping roof sections meet, forming an outward angle.
đź“ŤValley – The inward angle where two roof slopes meet. It channels water down into the gutters.
đź“ŤRake Board – The rake board runs along the sloped edge of a gable roof. It protects the edge of the roof and gives it a clean, finished look.
đź“ŤFascia – A flat board attached along the roof edge (at the eaves), just behind the gutters. It helps support the lower edge of the roof and hides rafter ends. The rake board runs along the sloped edge of a gable roof, while the fascia runs horizontally along the bottom edge of the roof.
đź“ŤSoffit – The underside of the eaves, typically ventilated to allow air into the attic.
đź“ŤGutters – U-shaped channels that collect rainwater from the roof edge and direct it to the downspout.
đź“ŤDownspout – A vertical pipe connected to the gutter that carries water from the roof to the ground or drainage system.
đź“ŤVent Pipe – A vertical pipe that comes up through the roof, usually from plumbing systems, to release sewer gases safely outside.
Understanding these roof components helps clarify how a roof protects a building and keeps functioning properly. Visit our website to learn more about other architectural terminologies: https://lnkd.in/gG5bFSBh
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