Parts of a Roof

Common roof terminology and other roof components to know.

1. Leak Barrier

A self-sticking membrane that helps protect against leaks caused by wind-driven rain and damaging ice dams.

Typically applied to eaves and rakes, in valleys, and around chimneys and skylights.

2. Roof Deck Protection

An underlayment that provides a secondary layer of wind-driven rain protection between your shingles and roof deck

3. Starter Strips

Starter strips shingles have specially positioned sealant applied at the factory

Installed at the eaves and rakes to help reduce the risk of shingle blow-offs

4. Shingles

Asphalt shingles are the most popular shingle type in the U.S. because they’re affordable to buy, install, and maintain.

Made from a sturdy fiberglass base, coated with asphalt and tiny mineral granules

5. Attic Ventilation

Balanced attic ventilation helps reduce damaging heat and moisture in your attic*

Helps reduce the risk of ice dam formation in the winter

6. Ridge Cap Shingles

Installed on the hip and ridge areas of the roof to help provide additional protection

May have colors available to complement your chosen shingles

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