17 Roofing Terms to Know
Every industry has their own language that often sounds foreign to outsiders. While you may not need to know every roofing term out there as a homeowner, some general idea of what your roofing contractor is talking about could come in handy. Today's blog from your favorite Lake of the Ozarks roofing company discusses some roofing terms to know! Roofing Terms In order to make educated decisions about your roofing needs, it's important that you understand some of the common roofing terminology. 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 water run off to drop clear of the deck, eaves and siding. 4. Eave - The horizontal lower edge of a sloped roof is called the eave. 5. Fascia - Fascia is a wooden b...