The Part Of The Roof Under The Roof

The fascia is attached to the edge of the roof and stretches horizontally from one end of the rafters to the other.

The part of the roof under the roof.

The entire roof frame is covered in a thin piece of wood called decking or roof sheathing. The vertical board that hangs down from the edges is called the fascia board. Usually made from 1 2 inch plywood the decking closes and reinforces the roof structure and provides a nailbed for the shingles. Felt the bituminous paper used by roofers usually made of a combination of asphalt and either paper or rags.

The fascia which derives from the same word in latin meaning doorframe serves as a finishing edge that serves both as a decoration and protector for your roof. Under the quebec construction code certain kinds of particleboard are also authorized. Decking is supported by the roof frame and the layers of a roof which we cover below and all rest on top of the decking. Hip and ridge shingles are specifically designed for this part of a roof.

Roof edge or eaves edge all the boards running along the edge of the roof or eaves. This intersection creates the highest point on a roof sometimes referred to as the peak. It also supports the gutters and drainage pipes as well as to help enhance the appearance of the house. Parts of the roof s edge.

The roof ridge or ridge of a roof is the horizontal line running the length of the roof where the two roof planes meet. The purpose of the fascia board is to prevent water and wind from damaging the interior of the house and the roof. Fascia a decorative board extending down from the roof edge either at the eave or at the rake.