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Roofing
Referring to the construction and/or tiling of rooves on buildings and other structures.
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Ridge vent
Construction; Roofing
A horizontal vent to remove hot air etc. fixed to the ridge of a peaked roof.
Ridge
Construction; Roofing
The apex of a roof. The highest point. Usually where two roof surface are parallel then the ridge is a horizontal intersection of the two.
Monitor roof
Construction; Roofing
A raised extension above a ridge that can provide light and ventilation to the room below.
Metal roof battens
Construction; Roofing
Made out of roll formed metal. In a type of "top hat" section. Tek screwed to the rafters.
Metal ceiling battens
Construction; Roofing
Made out of roll formed metal. similar but smaller in profile the roof-battens. Tek screwed to the ceiling joists, more often used in conjunction with gang nail truss construction.
Mansard roof
Construction; Roofing
A roof that has two slopes to each side, the lower slope being much steeper. To better accommodate rooms inside the roof.
Principal rafter
Construction; Roofing
One of the main diagonal members in in a roof truss on which the purlins sit, which in turn support the common rafters.