Wood Shake / Shingle Roof

Related terms

• Workmanship Warranty

  The roofer's own guarantee on installation labor (separate from the material warranty). Length and the contractor's longevity to honor it…

• Wind Rating

  The wind speed a shingle is tested to resist (e.g., 110/130 mph), dependent on shingle grade and correct nailing/starter detailing.

• Wind Damage

  Lifted, creased, or torn-off shingles from high wind. Coverage hinges on the roof's wind rating and proper installation.

• Valley

  The internal angle where two roof planes meet, channeling heavy water flow. A leak-prone area requiring careful flashing (open or closed…

• Underlayment (Roof)

  The water-resistant layer between deck and shingles — felt or synthetic — that backstops the roof covering.

• TPO Membrane

  A single-ply thermoplastic membrane for low-slope roofs — heat-welded seams, reflective white surface, widely used today.

• Tear-Off

  Complete removal of the old roof to the deck before re-roofing — allows deck inspection and a proper new system. The recommended approach…

• Tapered Insulation

  Insulation cut to build slope on a flat roof so water drains to the drains/scuppers instead of ponding.