I wish I had chosen either plastic polymer or aluminum. My other neighbor’s aluminum tile roof is in excellent condition and doesn’t leak, but it is noisy during rain storms. Frankly, my neighbors cheap asphalt roof is in much better condition and it doesn’t leak. Eagle says the tile is “lite” but it is very heavy to the point of causing structural problems in the house. This style is more commonly seen in builds from the 1700s, but is often seen as outdated for modern builders. Also known as kicked eaves, a bonnet roof has four sides with a steep upper slope, and a more gentle lower slope, providing cover around the edges of the house for a porch. I am very disappointed with the low strength and ease of breakage of the Eagle concrete tile. Bonnet roofs are essentially a mansard roof in reverse. The tile also break easily in the vertical direction but the tar paper is still covered enough to prevent the sun damage and the resulting rain leakage. ![]() The sun burned through the tar paper and the plywood is now exposed to the rain. Upon inspection I find five (5) tiles are broken horizontally just below the tile above and the lower pieces slide down several inches to expose the tar paper below. Now, September 2013, my roof is leaking because of major fractures in the tiles. It looked great for several years until triangle corners (1.5″) started to break off many of the tiles. Splash Block: Found underneath the downspout and used to transport the rainwater from the gutter in a direction away from the house.I got a new EagleLite lightweight concrete tile roof made by Eagle Roofing Products in August 1995. Gutter: A duct for water discharge system for a building.ĭownspout: The channel that transports rainwater from the gutter. Lookout: The horizontal joist projecting in cantilever from the wall plate. ![]() įascia: The sheath covering the ends of the rafters. Spaced Sheathing: Also called Skipped Decking, it refers to the installation of the flat panels by spaces apart and results to a ladder-type appearance. Valley Underlayment: A waterproofing layer that protects the roof valleys from leaking. Valley Flashing: A waterproofing seal installed along the roof’s valley line. Rafter: One of a series of diagonal members of the truss that meet at the apex in order to support the roof deck and its loads. Skylight: A window installed on the roof or ceiling for the purpose of daylighting.Ĭhimney Flashing: A waterproofing seal installed at the intersection of the roof and chimney and used to prevent moisture penetration.Ĭhimney: A vertical structure through the roof that ventilates smoke and combustion gases from a fireplace, boiler or stove to the outside atmosphere.Ĭollar Beam: The horizontal beam connecting two rafters that intersect at the ridge. Vent Pipe Flashing: An external installation on the roof that uses the vent pipe system to prevent water seeping in and create damage. Shingles: Roof covering typically of flat and rectangular shapes and made of various materials such as slate, wood, flagstone, plastic, metal and composite materials. It resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.įelt Underlayment: It is a waterproofing layer made of regular felt, stacked above the solid decking board and then completely covered by the shingles or other roofing materials. Solid Decking: A composite decking made of solid materials. The rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework. Ridge Board: A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof. ![]() Related: Hip Roof Styles | Homes with Gambrel Roofs For more information about roofs, check out our types of roofs article and diagrams. There are quite a few parts of a roof on a home including different layers and features.īelow we created a very helpful custom diagram that illustrates the various features and layers of a typical roof. ![]() Like many aspects of a home, a roof is fairly complex. Custom cross-section diagram of a house roof showing the many different parts of a residential roof including structural parts, the various layers, exterior and various roof features such as skylight and chimney.
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