Roof Ceiling Terminology

Cupola a relatively small roofed structure generally set on the ridge or peak of a main roof area.

Roof ceiling terminology.

2 part of a flat roof structure that receives the ends of the flat roof joists. A metal grid suspended from hanger rods consisting of main beams and cross tees clips splines and other hardware which support ceiling panels or tiles. A roof s slope is the number of inches it rises for every 12 inches of horizontal run a roof with a 4 in 12 slope rises 4 inches for every 12 inches of horizontal run. A narrow plastic wood or metal bar which is used to fasten or hold the roof membrane and or base flashing in place.

A functional edge detail that allows a suspended ceiling panel to extend below the grid making the grid less noticeable. 3 part of a suspended timber floor construction that provides a level bearing and. A strip of wood usually set in or over the structural deck used to elevate and or attach a primary roof covering such as tile. 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.

4 in a membrane roof system. A metal closure set over or covering the joint between adjacent metal panels. The terms pitch and slope are simply two different ways of expressing the same measurement. Often used in attics to add light and a pleasing design to the house.

The edge of a roof which runs from eaves to ridge at a gable. The same roof has a 4 12 or 1 3 pitch. Dormer window a vertical window or opening coming through a sloping roof and usually provided with its own pitched roof. Temperature and relative humidity rh resistance.

A to z roofing terminology and most used terms attic. 1 cap or cover.