Roofs are complex structures that are built to
resist any weather and to protect the home underneath. All roofing components
play their own, very important role – here are the most important components
and what they do:
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The roof covering material –
asphalt shingles, clay tiles, metal panels, wood shingles and slate are the
most common materials used to build the topmost layer of roofs;
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Flashing – stripes of material
installed in areas where two roof slopes meet or around chimneys and vents and
they serve the purpose of waterproofing sensitive roof areas;
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Vents – they serve the
ventilation of the attic and they are also there to make sure that no condense
can build up underneath the roof;
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Decking – the layer on which
the roof covering rests and which is used to make the roof solid and durable, if this gets damaged, you will to do a roof replacement Omaha roofers can do;
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Ridge – the topmost,
horizontal line of the roof, usually covered with special protective material,
such as ridge caps;
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Drip edge – the moulding at
the edge of the roof that is installed to reduce the risks of water damage;
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The gutters – though not
integral part of the roof, the gutter pipes that collect the water running down
the roof slopes and direct the water away from the building.
