The entire roof frame is covered in a thin piece of wood called decking or roof sheathing.
Parts of a roof labeled.
Parts of a roof decking or sheathing roof edge or eaves edge attic saddle ridge valley underlay membrane eaves membrane underlay membrane drip edge roof vents deflector plumbing vent flashing joint covers shingles.
It is a device used on the gabble roof or soffit to provide ventilation to the underside of the roof deck.
Gutters are vents that carry away the trickled rainwater.
A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof.
Decking is supported by the roof frame and the layers of a roof which we cover below and all rest on top of the decking.
It resembles real wood and particularly strong and stable for bearing heavy load.
Rake is an inclined edge of a roof on top of a wall.
Roof sheathing material is usually plywood or oriented strand board osb that is just under half an inch.
A composite decking made of solid materials.