Roof Ceiling Terminology

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.

Roof ceiling terminology.

Cupola a relatively small roofed structure generally set on the ridge or peak of a main roof area. 4 in a membrane roof system. The same roof has a 4 12 or 1 3 pitch. Often used in attics to add light and a pleasing design to the house.

A to z roofing terminology and most used terms attic. 2 part of a flat roof structure that receives the ends of the flat roof joists. Temperature and relative humidity rh resistance. 1 cap or cover.

Dormer window a vertical window or opening coming through a sloping roof and usually provided with its own pitched roof. 2 in a metal roof. 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.

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. The edge of a roof which runs from eaves to ridge at a gable. A functional edge detail that allows a suspended ceiling panel to extend below the grid making the grid less noticeable. The open area above the ceiling and under the roof deck of a steep sloped roof.

A narrow plastic wood or metal bar which is used to fasten or hold the roof membrane and or base flashing in place. 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.