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Roofing Terminology

Roofing Glossary: Roofing Terminology and Definitions You Need to Know

By: Bill Ragan
December 31st, 2025

Need some roof work done? Are you overwhelmed and confused with all the roofing industry lingo being thrown at you?

Roofing Industry Knowledge | Roofing Terminology

What is the Rake on a Roof?

By: Bill Ragan
February 5th, 2025

Are you about to start the roof replacement process or another roofing project? Do you keep hearing about the “rakes” of a roof?

Roof Replacement | Roof Penetrations | Roofing Terminology

What are Roof Penetrations?

By: Bill Ragan
July 22nd, 2024

Wondering what the things on your roof are? Are you trying to figure out what your roofer is talking about when they mention penetrations?

Roofing Industry Knowledge | Roofing Terminology

What is a Roof Valley? (And The Material Installed in Roof Valleys)

By: Bill Ragan
May 16th, 2022

If you ask most people what a valley is, they could most likely give you the right answer. But if you put the word “roof” in front of “valley,” the majority (if not all) of people would have no idea what you’re talking about.

Roofing Terminology | Video

Roofing Terminology to Know (Roofing Terms and Definitions Explained)

By: Bill Ragan
August 18th, 2021

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