Above & Beyond Roofing Lake of the Ozarks

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...

When it comes to putting on a new roof at the Lake of the Ozarks , there are many different methods you can use.  The size and shape of your roof will determine what type of methods will work best. Luckily, you can leave the hard work up to your Lake of the Ozarks roofer ! However, it might be nice to check out some of the below methods and terminology so you understand what your roofer is talking to you about. Roofing Method Terms American Method -  application of very large individual shingles with the long dimension parallel to the rake.  Shingles are applied with a 3/4-inch space between adjacent shingles in a course.  Bridging -  a method of reroofing with metric sized shingles.  Closed Cut Valley -  a method of valley treatment in which shingles from one side of the valley extend across the valley, while shingles from the other side are trimmed two inches from the valley centerline.  The valley flashing is not exposed.  Concea...