Glossary Terms
Glossary of Roofing Terms
At Century Roofing Limited, we hope to educate our homeowners on any terms undefined. We’ve compiled a handy list of some of the most common roofing terms so that you can understand every step of the roofing process.
Fascia
The vertical band is either wood or aluminum and covers the ends of the rafters or trusses, it goes behind the eavestrough and up the gable ends to provide waterproofing protection for the building’s interior.Ferrule
A metal sleeve that is placed inside a gutter at the top that protects and preserves the gutter’s original shape.Flange
A rim or collar that is used to both strengthen and attach a rigid component to the roofing structure.Flashing
As part of a weather-barrier system, flashing refers to the components used to seal the roof system at its edges to prevent water from soaking through the roof and causing damage.
What are people saying about
Century Roofing
Century Roofing will ensure that each client is happy with their new roofing and/or siding project. We encourage our clients to provide us with feedback on their projects.
Here are some kind works that some of our clients have to say about working with our team.