A residential roofing system has multiple main layers that work together to create a durable system!

The top peaks where two roof slopes meet. Ridge caps - pre-bent shingles installed along ridges - to help prevent leaks and give roofs a finished look.

The outward diagonal joints where two roof slopes meet. Hip caps serve the same purpose as ridge caps.

The exposed portions on the sides of a gable roof that extend to cover the top edge of the roof.

The term for the measurement used for the steepness of a roof.

Windows that stick out vertically from a dormer roof to add space and light to a top floor or attic

Thin metal sheeting, such as aluminum, that diverts water away from areas like chimneys or vents.

Strip of metal that sticks out past rakes to keep rainwater from curling around the shingles and back onto the house.

The wooden boards that make up the framing of your roof. All other parts of the roof are attached to the deck.