Asphalt roofing manufacturers association is an.
Glossary of roofing terminology.
Asphalt based sealant material meeting astm d4586 type i or ii.
Asphalt roofing cement used to bond roofing materials also known as flashing cement or mastic astm american society for testing of materials.
It is a substance classed as a pitch.
Let s explain what these roofing terms actually mean.
Most roofs have valleys too.
1 the term used for each row of shingles of roofing material that forms the roofing waterproofing or flashing system.
2 one layer of a series of materials applied to a surface e g a five course wall flashing is composed of three applications of roof cement with one ply of felt or fabric sandwiched between each layer of roof cement.
A to z roofing terminology and most used terms.
The surface installed over the supporting framing members to which a roofing material is applied.
It may be found in natural deposits or may be a refined product.
Parts of a roof.
A type of roof discoloration caused by algae.
All roofs have a deck eaves and ridges.
Asphalt an organic bituminous compound used in the manufacturing of composition shingles.
A roof design with a nearly vertical roof plane that ties into a roof plane of less slope at its peak.
Rooftop fungus that can leave dark stains on roofing.
Also called mastic blackjack roof tar bull.
Used for alignment purposes.
Decking is the foundation of your roof.
The asphalt roofing manufacturers association a trade association for north american manufacturers of asphalt roofing.
Commonly described incorrectly as fungus growth.
Indicates roofing is able to withstand severe exposure to fire originating from sources outside the building.
Mats the general term for the base material of shingles and certain rolled products.
A shingle manufactured by coating a reinforcing material felt or fibrous glass mat with asphalt and having mineral granules on the side exposed to the weather.
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The highest fire resistance rating for roofing as per astm e 108 or ulc s107.
Glossary of roofing terms.
The deck is the base that rests against the bones of your attic to cover the rafters and support the weight of the roofing materials.
Modified bitumen rolled roofing membrane with polymer modified asphalt and either polyester or fiberglass reinforcement.
A line made on the roof by snapping a taut string or cord dusted with chalk.
Decking e a ves ridges valleys ventilation.
Used to seal and adhere roofing materials.
A layer of viscous asphalt applied to the base material into which granules or other surfacing is embedded.
