What Is Roofing

Tools Of The Trade

100

A common construction tool used to measure

What is a Tape Measure

200

Activated by a, "snap," this tool is used to ensure straight lines during installation.

What is a Chalk Line

300

This air driven tool has become the most common form of shingle installation

What is a Nail Gun

400

OSHA requires all roofers to wear one of these when working on something with a fall distance of more than 6 feet

What is a Harness/Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS)

500

The tool responsible for picking up nails after a job

What is a Magnetic Sweeper

Key Components

100

The L-shaped metal strip installed along roof edges to allow water run off to "drip" clear of the deck, eaves and siding.

What is Drip Edge

200

Designed to allow natural light into your home and often referred to as "roof windows."

What is a Skylight

300

Installed on eaves and valleys, this peel and stick membrane is used to prevent ice dams.

What is Ice & Water Shield

400

This type of nail is used to secure underlayment to the roof deck

What is a Cap Nail

500

This extension of your roofing system is responsible for collecting and dispersing water away from your foundation. 

What is a Gutter System

Lets Get Technical

100

This unit of measurement is used by roofers and is equal to 100 square feet.

What is a Square

200

Rise/Run determines what important roof factor

What is Slope/Pitch

300

This important factor of a roofing system ensures proper airflow to reduce heat, mold and mildew in your attic.

What is Ventilation

400

These small stones are what give shingles their color and protect the asphalt from UV degradation. 

What are Granules

500

A ridge of ice that forms a the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow (water) from draining off the roof.

What is an Ice Dam

Name That Roof

100

Fiberglass saturated with asphalt and covered in granules

What are Shingles

200

This cedar product is known for its sustainability, recyclability and energy savings.

What is Shake (Cedar)

300

Made of stone, this roofing material can easily last over 100 years with proper care.

What is Slate

400

Made from clay, this roofing material is know for its fade resistance properties and durability.

What is Tile (Terra Cotta)

500

This metal roofing system is known for its concealed fastener design.

What is Standing Seam Metal Roofing