Slate Roof

Related terms

• Soffit

  The finished underside of the roof overhang that houses intake ventilation and closes the eave.

• Skylight Flashing

  The manufacturer-specific flashing kit sealing a skylight to the roof. Reusing old or generic flashing on a new skylight is a frequent le…

• Soffit Vent

  Intake vents in the eave soffit feeding the ventilation path. Blocked soffit vents (often by insulation) defeat the whole system.

• Roofing Permit

  The jurisdiction permit for a re-roof, triggering inspection of decking, ice-and-water, and layer count. Unpermitted roofs can complicate…

• Square

  The roofing unit of area = 100 sq ft. Roofs are estimated and priced by the square, plus a waste factor.

• Roofing Nails / Fastening

  Correct nail type, length, count, and placement (in the nail line) per the shingle spec — the difference between a code/wind-rated roof a…

• Standing Seam Metal Roof

  A metal roof of vertical panels joined by raised, concealed-fastener seams. Long-lived and low-maintenance; a premium system.

• Roof Pitch / Slope

  The steepness of the roof, expressed as rise-over-run (e.g., 6:12). Pitch drives material choice, labor, safety, and material quantity (t…