Nuss Construction Company is one of the top roofing contractors in our area because of our wide range of services, decades of experience and our highly skilled team. We believe in providing our customers with accurate and useful information so they can make well-informed decisions regarding their project. Today, we’ll discuss the basic components of a roof:
Roof Components
The underlayment of your roof is the black paper that’s laid over the plywood sheathing to protect the sheathing from the weather. Underlayment paper can serve as a waterproof membrane, vapor barrier and a sweat sheet. Flashing is comprised of metal pieces that seal the gaps in your roof and protect the hips and valleys. Shingles make up the outermost layer of your roof, and they are its most visible element. The trim protects the ridges of your roof.
Roof Design Elements
As an experienced roofer, we believe that you need to learn about roof design elements as well. Dormers are the sections of your home that extrude from your roof. Dormers usually provide light to the attic. The ridge refers to the highest peak or point of the roof. Pitch refers to the steepness of the roof. Eaves are the part of the roof that hang over the rest of your home.
The hip refers to the high point where two adjoining roof sections join together. The valley refers to the area where two sections of the roof slope downward and meet. Lastly, the gables are the triangular portions at the ends of your home, which extend from the eaves to the peak of the roof.
Our Roofing Services
If you’d like more detailed information about roofing systems, then give us a call. Nuss Construction Company can help you with all of your roofing needs. We use only the highest quality materials from industry-leading manufacturers like GAF® and CertainTeed®. We also back each installation that we perform with a manufacturer’s warranty. We can repair and restore your roof, and our decades of experience mean that we know how to handle any roofing problem.
Now that you’ve learned about the parts of your roof, you’ll be able to make better decisions when it comes to your roofing projects. During our initial consultations, we recommend asking us as many questions as possible about your project. We’ll be glad to assist you. Nuss Construction Company serves many areas in New Jersey, including Moorestown, Cherry Hill and Marlton. Call us at (856) 988-9982 to learn more about roofing components. You can also request a free quote.