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Glossary

Attic

The open area between the sloped roof deck and the ceiling  

Asphalt Shingle

A shingle made of fiberglass or felt paper base coated with a waterproof layer of asphalt a topped with ceramic granules

Boot

The collar, sleeve or flange used to seal the roof around a vent pipe opening

Bundle

One package of shingles. - there are 3 to 5 bundles per square (see below for square)

Caulk

The various materials used to fill a joint; or the act of filling them

Condensation

Warm water vapor comes in contact with a cold surface and turns to water

Course

A row of shingles or one length of roll roofing running the width of the roof

Cutouts

Literally cuts into roof material to allow for joists or support members

Deck and Decking

The layer of wood (plywood or other) over which shingles or other roofing material is installed

Dimensional Shingle

A textured shingle with a three-dimensional effect (also architectural or designer)

Dormer

A roofed structure, often with a window, projecting out of a pitched roof

Downspout

A vertical pipe carrying water down from a gutter

Drip Edge

Material along the edge of a roof that allows water run-off without pooling

Eaves

Horizontal lower edge of a sloped roof that comes over the siding

Edge Venting

Supplemental venting material along the roof edge

Exposure

The part of a shingle exposed to weather

Fascia

Horizontal trim that covers the rafter ends

Felt

Flexible sheet of material saturated with asphalt and used underlayment; sometimes by old term - tar paper

Flashing

Strips of metal or other material used to prevent water seepage into a building around any vent pipes, chimneys, dormers or where shingles meet in a valley

Gable

The top part of a wall that encloses the end of a pitched roof

Granules

Coated colored crushed rock that used one exposed surface of shingles

Gutter

The trough that channels water from the roof to the downspouts

Hip

Steep roof sides coming to a point

Hip Roof

A type of roof where all sides slope downwards to the wall

Ice Dam

Ice buildup that occurs when snow melts near the ridgeline of an inadequately ventilated roof, then runs down the roof to the overhang where it freezes

Ice Guard

Underlayment for shingles to prevent water intrusion caused by ice dams or hard rain

Joist

Horizontal structural framing piece (usually a board) that spans any space between beams

Overhang

Roof structure that extends beyond the walls of a structure

Pitch

How steep a roof is

Rafter

Structural support piece for roof decking

Ridge Vent

Vent at the very top of the roof, where the front and back roof sections meet, usually used with soffit/side/edge vents to allow air circulation

Rise

Distance (vertically) from the bottom of the roof (eaves) to the ridge

Run

Horizontal distance from the roof edge t(eaves) o a point directly under the ridge - one half the span.

Sheathing

Boards or plywood used as roof decking – where shingles or other roofing material is attached

Shed Roof

Flat sloping roof with no ridge, just a straight run

Slope

Measure of the steepness of ar oof, in inches (also expressed a ratio – E.G., 1:4)

Soffit

Finished structure understand roof, runs to the siding under the roof

Span

Horizontal distance from eaves to eaves

Square

Amount of shingles needed to cover 100 square feet of roof

Starter Strip

First row of shingle at the edge of a roof, accommodating any joists or cutouts

Three-tab (Shingle)

Older style of shingle with 3 defined pieces

Underlayment

Material (sometimes called tar paper) put on a bare deck before shingles are installed to provide protection/insulation  for the deck

Valley

Angle formed when two sloping roof planes meet that allows a route for water runoff

Vent

Any vertical or horizontal outlet for air – pipe, soffit mesh/grate, etc.

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What Our Client Say About Our Work

The following testimonials are from some of our many satisfied clients.
  • I definitely highly recommend Altex Roofing Services and Lex and his guys over there they do a great job! I'll recommend them to anybody and it's not gonna be very long before I have to put a new roof on and you can bet I'll be calling Altex.

    Mike Francois
  • Altex Roofing was out on time, the work was clean, no mess, and this is the first time in five years I've had no leak in the roof! They succeeded where others have failed - AND - the owner has been out to the home after completion to check on me. Their pricing was also competitive, I would highly recommend Altex.

    Jason Chide
  • I definitely highly recommend Altex Roofing Services and Lex and his guys over there they do a great job! I'll recommend them to anybody and it's not gonna be very long before I have to put a new roof on and you can bet I'll be calling Altex.

    Mike Francois

Andy Chiodo is Very Happy with His Altex Roofing Experience

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