Designer / Luxury Shingle

Related terms

• Asphalt Shingle

  The dominant U.S. residential roof covering — a fiberglass-mat shingle coated in asphalt and mineral granules. Economical, with 3-tab and…

• Dormer

  A roofed projection with a window through the roof slope, adding light and headroom — and several extra flashing/leak details.

• Deductible

  The amount the homeowner pays before insurance contributes. Some policies carry a separate, higher wind/hail deductible.

• Drip Edge

  Metal edging at eaves and rakes that directs water into the gutter and off the fascia. Code-required and a frequent omission on cheap roofs.

• Decking Replacement

  Replacing deteriorated roof sheathing during a tear-off — a common change-order cost only revealed once the old roof is off.

• Eave

  The lower roof edge that overhangs the wall. Ice-and-water protection, drip edge, and gutters all key off the eave.

• Decking

  The structural panel surface (plywood/OSB) fastened to rafters or trusses that everything else is attached to. Rotted decking is replaced…

• EPDM Membrane

  A synthetic rubber single-ply membrane (black or white) for low-slope roofs — durable and economical, seamed with tape or adhesive.