Roofing terminology
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Of your roof.
A plain-English guide to the roof details you may hear about when discussing repairs or a replacement.
Eaves
The lower edge of a sloping roof, where rainwater usually drains into the gutter.
Ridge
The highest horizontal junction between roof slopes.
Hip
An external sloping junction where two roof faces meet.
Valley
An internal junction that channels rainwater between roof slopes.
Verge
The edge of a pitched roof at a gable end.
Flashing
A weatherproof detail at a roof junction, such as around a chimney or against a wall.
Fascia
The board along the eaves, often supporting the gutter.
Soffit
The underside of an overhanging roof edge.
Batten
A horizontal timber used to support and fix tiles or slates.
Underlay
A secondary protective layer beneath the roof covering.
Pitch
The angle of a roof slope.
Gable
The upper end wall beneath a pitched roof.
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