Above & Beyond Roofing Lake of the Ozarks

You may not realize it, but there are a lot of parts that go into the construction of a roof. While you probably don't need to be a master at knowing every term about roofing, it's a good idea to have a general idea to be familiar with your roof. If you know the general roofing terms, when it comes time to replace your roof at the Lake of the Ozarks , having a general idea of what your roofing contractor at the Lake of the Ozarks is saying can help make decisions about your new roof easier. Read on to get a few general roofing terms explained! 1. Cornice -  The portion of the roof projecting out from the side walls of the house is called the cornice. 2. Dormer -  A dormer is a small structure projecting from a sloped roof, usually with a window. 3. Drip Edge -  A drip edge is an L-shaped strip (usually metal) that is installed along roof edges to allow the water runoff to drop clear of the deck, eaves, and siding. 4. Eave -  The horizontal lower edge of...

Just like with any other industry, roofing has a language of it's own! To the average person, some terms can make absolutely no sense. Above & Beyond Roofing is here to help! Below are some common roofing terms you may want to brush up on before starting your roofing project at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Roof Terms Algae Discoloration - a type of roof discoloration caused by algae.  Commonly called fungus growth.  Blisters - bubbles that may appear on the surface of asphalt roofing after installation.  Built-Up Roof - a flat or low-slope roof consisting of multiple layers of asphalt and ply sheets.  Butt Edge - the lower edge of the shingle tabs Coverage - amount of weather protection provided by the roofing material.  Depends on number of layers of material between the exposed surface of the roofing and the deck (shingle coverage, double coverage, etc.) Deck - the surface installed over the supporting framing member to which the roofing is ap...