15 (actually 16) roofing terms you need to know! | Pro Exteriors & Construction

Here are 16 roofing terms you need to know if you're a contractor!
1. Square - Unit of measurement that describes square feet on a roof. For example, 19 squares is 1,900 square feet
2. Decking - Part of roof that sits on top of trusses
3. Eave Edge - Gutter edges
4. Rake Edge - Two parts of roof that come together to make a V-shape
5. Style D Flashing - Allows shingles to extend over roof
6. Gutter Apron - Sits over gutters
7. Ice & Water Shield - Makes sure water doesn’t seep from gutters under shingles
8. Synthetic Underlayment - Covers part of roof that Ice & Water Shield cannot protect
9. Valley - Where two roof sections come together
10. Ridge - Where the V comes together; ventilates attic
11. Turtle Vent - Serves same purpose as ridge, but not as popular or effective as the ridge when it comes to roof ventilation
12. Impact Rated - Most shingles on homes aren’t impact rated because of added cost, but class 3 and 4 shingles offer better protection against hail damage
13. Cut-Up - How many sections a roof is cut up into
14. Walkable - How safe it is to walk on a roof
15. Penetrations - Anything that penetrates the roof (chimney, vent, etc.)
16. Starter Shingles - Goes along eve edge, so that first course of shingles doesn’t get blown off during heavy winds
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[@guyschryer5232]

Very clear, uncomplicated, and important information. Don’t discount your salesmanship. Your honesty and integrity are key sales tools.

[@YetiRoofing]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@orange555]

This guy says he sucks at sales but I'd hire him in a second after watching this video. Well done. Thank you.

[@YetiRoofing]

Best comment ever, thanks!

[@cutemonkeyfeet]

I wish I had watched this before Hurricane Michael hit us in the Florida Panhandle! We finally got rid of a scam roofer, and decided to not even deal with the roof. But now, after watching this video, I'm prepared to talk to another contractor finally! Thank you!!

[@YetiRoofing]

I love hearing feedback like that, that is why I do the YT videos to educate homeowners!

[@7628739]

Know as the dreaded storm chasers,in Florida they are illegal roofers

[@christianmanriquez7022]

I’m a hands-on learner, brother you explained this very very well. Thank you for the help! You don’t have to do this, but you do, thank you for your service!

[@christianmanriquez7022]

I’m helping my buddy start his construction business. I’ve done sales and marketing for a good insurance company in central Illinois. My parents were always savvy but I wouldn’t mind learning from you. Lmk if you have time for some questions, I’m 5 days in the game for their business (our business, gotta own it, I even wear the company shirt all time while DoorDashing too) and have 15 leads, 1 inspection done, 2 set up for Monday and have follow up calls. I just to learn more about roofs and how to rebuttal to a client that a new roof after inspecting it, that a new roof is an investment to their home that will bring value if they plan to sell it or pass it down to anyone plus it prevent anything else from happening like leaks, rotting, etc. . I have the confidence but I need the knowledge to rebuttal a client “on the spot”, since I know everyone is trying to sell them (the customer) on anything and everything.

[@christianmanriquez7022]

Sorry for the grammar

[@benbwma]

Getting a roof installed on Tuesday. I had to completely rewrite the SOW to include proper language, etc. This has really helped me a lot. Great job!

[@YetiRoofing]

Thanks, I'm glad it helped.

[@MGJPHOTOS]

Thank you for taking the time to educate us! Very helpful!

[@gracesmith4434]

Education! Sold! So informative, if I owned a home or know anyone who is in need of roofing This is a great video, we all know someone who may not know the right questions to ask, my 75 yr old mother in law, this helps!

[@kcapella11]

Very useful. I don't want to act like I know a lot about roofing when seeking proposals, but having the basics is great. Lets me know what the key questions and expectations should be. Thanks for the education!

[@santiroberts9211]

Thank you for doing this and for being so clear and concise.

[@YetiRoofing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PrincesSindy]

Thank you so so much! About to start a new position at work where I'll be ordering all materials for our roof deals. This is extremely helpful and educational!

[@YetiRoofing]

You’re welcome! Hope you enjoy your new position.

[@jorgeleonardoperez9477]

Hi sindy

[@leonpriest5312]

Great presentation and very educational for novices such as myself.

[@maureenobrien9597]

Great video for just the basics. Just what I needed! Very empowering for the homeowner to have the information needed to understand roofing terms and be confident hiring a contractor. Thank you!

[@YetiRoofing]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@stevencoffeen6684]

I am just about to get estimates from roofing contractors to replace my roof due to hail damage. Excellent information to know as I interview them.

[@markhughes2611]

How come no one is going over sheet metal.. Caps, vents, valleys, flashing? etc.... I don't see any videos out there for those items.

[@tree1116]

This is brilliant, so basic, simple yet so incredible helpful. Thanks a lo!!

[@YetiRoofing]

Thanks for watching. So glad you enjoyed it!

[@kylatokki22]

I’m trying to learn more about construction and this video was extremely helpful. Thank you 😊

[@gilbertlopez8285]

Thanks for helping me remember most of the terms/names. It has been quit a while since I have used most of them. Along the line of years. Keep it up 👍.

[@YetiRoofing]

You're welcome!

[@MrJunglebever]

This helped me tons Just became a roofing apprentice. Thanks.

[@YetiRoofing]

Glad it helped you out. Good luck with your new career choice!

[@fixmyhouse]

Dude. You are making videos I have been thinking about for years!

[@ryanlongho2518]

Best roof video I've seen on KZbin. Sold!

[@CaptainCranch]

Just took 3 pages of notes from this video. Took an hour to watch 16 min def worth it! Thank you!

[@YetiRoofing]

Fantastic, I love hearing that.

[@GILLETE32]

Very helpful information, priceless information. You should it mention all possible terminology out there. The more the better.

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[@YetiRoofing]

My pleasure!

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[@YetiRoofing]

You are so welcome

[@databang]

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Great job 👏 keep going champ

[@topproducer201]

Thanks for the data. We forget how we learned this early on in our career! Great tutorial!

[@YetiRoofing]

It's always good to have a refresher. I use that diagram for training anyone I hire on the basics of roofing.

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[@vanessabrown2466]

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[@YetiRoofing]

Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@rinuthomas5088]

Phenomenal video. thank you so much..

[@Thinks-First]

This was an excellent primer. Thank you.

[@YetiRoofing]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@drew.pewpew]

Really helpful! Thanks!

[@jorgedepaz8792]

Thank you for the info.

[@alisonewen1578]

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[@YetiRoofing]

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[@YetiRoofing]

Thank you!

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[@cmac_1337]

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[@YetiRoofing]

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[@daisyp765]

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[@YetiRoofing]

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[@maddoggy9097]

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[@YetiRoofing]

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[@YetiRoofing]

Glad you liked it!

[@JoyFay]

Truly appreciate this.

[@YetiRoofing]

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[@MonarchRoofing]

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[@YetiRoofing]

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[@shnooglebunny]

Very nice overview.

[@YetiRoofing]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!

[@deborahuria2473]

Great explanation! Thank you!

[@YetiRoofing]

Thank you for watching!

[@cmcp4027]

So helpful !! Thanks

[@YetiRoofing]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@eddemetreshon9253]

Really great information as I just started to sell roofs and am eager to be fluent in roofing language. Tell your boss to give you a raise and tell me I SAID SO, LOL!!!

[@millymoore4078]

Thank you very much for info

[@YetiRoofing]

My pleasure

[@David_L3]

Thanks for posting this. It's great to be able to understand when the roofer is speaking. How much does the siding type effect the roof job. I have three year old Alside Ascend Composite Cladding Siding (installs like vinyl with a J channel on the bottom). How hard is it to replace the step flashing (I think you skipped that term). I'd guess the J channel is screwed through the old step flashing. Seems like Hardie could be a pain too. For the ridge venting... I like the idea, but I have a whole house fan requiring 9 sq feet of venting. I don't think a ridge vent alone is enough... And, I've also had squirrel problems. Need metal covers over everything. Sigh.

[@user-cy5el3hh5i]

Excellent advice

[@YetiRoofing]

Thank you!

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Very educational indeed.

[@EdisonHe]

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[@YetiRoofing]

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[@YetiRoofing]

Thank you!!

[@srizki]

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[@YetiRoofing]

Glad you liked it!

[@JamesR23]

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[@YetiRoofing]

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[@turn_burn]

Thank you sir!🙏

[@kevenjimenez4667]

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[@ramiresamador2383]

Hello Keven. How did it go on your roofing exam? Did you pass? Hopefully, you did. How was it?

[@AhmedAli-so5ke]

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[@chriscomis9429]

Very good. Thanks. Would you be willing to do a follow-up on this video and include a few more roofing terms?

[@YetiRoofing]

Do you have any in particular you're wondering about?

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Good video!

[@YetiRoofing]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@faridahmadi2038]

Thank you

[@SteveHorvathjr]

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[@YetiRoofing]

Thanks for watching!

[@codkast2154]

Wish I would've watched this 5 years ago when I worked roofing. I worked for a small town boy and roofing was some of the most gratifying work I've ever done as long as the pitch wasn't too steep, busting out and using toe boards were a pain in the ass. Tear off was satisfying, using a shingle cutter to get a perfect end cut was amazing. The worst part was being 140 pounds and hauling up an 80 pound bundle. Roofers should be paid more than plumbers and electricians imo just for the danger factor

[@gazinessex2]

Never ever heard of the term rake edge. You learn something new.

[@YetiRoofing]

Rake or gable, very much depends on the area as to what term someone uses.

[@rapbeatguruz88]

THANK U FOR THE INFO!!!!!

[@YetiRoofing]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@chittu1980]

Very informative thank you

[@YetiRoofing]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it.

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Cricket! Nice job overall.

[@todopoderoso5490]

Gotta respect the Roofer...

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👏🏽 Very helpful

[@YetiRoofing]

Thank you

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Thank you!

[@YetiRoofing]

You're welcome!

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Thanks

[@SkinnyMuscles69]

Just started in roofing sales and this is very helpful

[@YetiRoofing]

That's awesome to hear. Thanks for watching!

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Mee too

[@Faultyappliances4]

Roof contractor charges meaning , Labor Minimums ,Heat vents & air cond labor and Electrical Labor? Didn’t know if the heat vents and air-conditioning labor was to cover the air conditioning and the heat vents on house ? Thanks

[@i.m.9138]

Very good information, simple to understand, and useful. Thank you so much great presentation.

[@YetiRoofing]

You’re welcome! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@b.b.finsclara3589]

THAAANK YOU!!! Regretably you do not work in-around Toronto area. Tha way you do business gives one the feeling of working with ethics, integrity....transparency..... Thanks!

[@YetiRoofing]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@BlessingUbani]

This video it was so cool and I so much love it a lot,can you be my mentor, am from Nigeria and i have been on house roofing 2 years so i think that i need someone that is much far beyond my experience in house roofing to teach me more

[@petero1729]

Forgot counter step flashing,Backpan, water diverters,counter flashing and base very important 80% don't do chimney and skylights properly. Nice to see another good roofer

[@YetiRoofing]

Yes sir, those are great ones to explain as well. I’ll have to make a note of those items for the next video.

[@Danimal-D-Animal]

Can you tell me what a hip roof is? I assume that means not cut up. Just two different sides that come together at the ridge.

[@bigbrotherinlife1654]

Great video do you have a course on the Roofing business?

[@user-mx7nb8ii4n]

Thank you very informative! One suggestion, make a video before lunch,not right afterwards lol 😂 cuts down on the indigestion...

[@hummingbird11]

The anatomy of a roof is complicated, lol! Would you please explain to me what the fascia is, & where on the roof is it exactly?

[@marcoshernandez9463]

Hi we've watched several of your videos and we like them; we need your feedback: we installed a new roof approx. a month ago, we noticed several problems with the new installation such as holes, openings, exposed nails, damaged rafters, nail penetration to the playwood, amongst other things, we contacted the roofing company, after a month of constant emails, photos and videos, they finally came by too pictures and the tech said that he was going to write a report, and we should wait for a company letter with their decision (we know learned they installed the wrong playwood) we have not as of yet heard from anyone; the project mgr. commented: "Call us when there's a leak on the roof"! meanwhile huracanes season is upon us and we are very worried since my wife and I are sick, disabled people; the roofing company pulled the permit and everything "legally" was in order, and they're licensed and "supposedly a 5 star company" they just did a horrible installation job!!!! What do you suggest we do?? What can you suggest? Where are located??? We are in the state of FL, Tampa area. Thanks!

[@saintsamaritan]

What about PITCH? Very important term for me.

[@vandoo7350]

Here's another question if I have ice and water barrier down on the eaves do I still need to put felt paper over the ice and water barrier ?

[@YetiRoofing]

Technically no but if you ever plan on doing your roof again yourself or want to be nice to the next guy, then yes. The shingles and the ice and water shield overtime almost become one and they are very difficult to remove the shingles when they are stuck to the ice and water shield. With that said, 99% of contractors do not put felt paper over the ice and water because it’s just an additional expense.

[@425chang]

Can you talk about soffit vent vs gable vent. Thanks

[@YetiRoofing]

I will in another video. Thanks for watching.

[@MrsMeliDeli]

A roofer has quoted using a lead drip edge?....instead of aluminum, as being a superior product. Would you agree?

[@vandoo7350]

Question: if I have the ice and water barrier on the eaves do place the starter shingles on top of the ice and water barrier?

[@YetiRoofing]

Yes, the starter shingles go on top of the ice & water shield so the field shingles can stick directly to the starter shingles. Great question!

[@orlandodizo5097]

Very enlightening. Now I know at least what should I ask to a contractor/estimator. Thank you! Where is your company located at?

[@YetiRoofing]

Glad you enjoyed it, we're located in Rapid City, SD

[@tiktoker1028]

Where did you get the image from?

[@TheJoshLange]

Is it normal to ask for certain parts to be replaced before an entire roof replacement, such as soffits (#17?)?

[@YetiRoofing]

Yes, certain parts should be replaced such as the flashings, pipe boots etc. Soffits are on the underside of the roof and do not need to be replaced during the roof replacement unless there's a ventilation issue.

[@jaychatfield9937]

Hey Great video! Great presentation! Not too much information and clearly explained everything necessary.. PROBLEM.... Malarkey brand was purchased by Mr Roof, and are garbage. They sell their roofs in-part by stating they make their own shingles because they now own Malarkey. Other than that, if you provided a better product and were in my house, I’m sold! I actually outline these terms in a pamphlet using the exact same picture I provide so they can look it over and can follow along when I come out to talk about what I can do for them.

[@YetiRoofing]

Thanks for checking out the video. I haven’t heard anything about Malarkey being purchased by anyone. I’ve installed them for 12+ years and only experienced the quality of them getting better over the years.

[@jaychatfield9937]

@@YetiRoofing lolo Malarkey was purchased by Mr. Roof ( a metro Detroit company) just a few year back.. I think it was 2018...

[@jaychatfield9937]

@@YetiRoofing lolo Malarkey was purchased by Mr. Roof ( a metro Detroit company) just a few year back.. I think it was 2018...maybe 2017

[@YetiRoofing]

@@jaychatfield9937 do you have a news story or press release to prove that? Like I said I’ve used them for many years and have only seen the quality go up.

[@purplexxcloudz8825]

Could you explain what Trusses & Eves are? All the other terms

[@YetiRoofing]

Trusses are the structural framing of your roof. Eaves are the portion at the bottom of the trusses. Your gutters hang from the eaves, if that helps.

[@obcane3072]

Should starter shingles be placed along the gable edges as well?

[@YetiRoofing]

It is somewhat dependant on the region. It is required in some areas down south along the coasts. It it not required here in South Dakota and I personally don't feel it's necessary but it won't hurt anything to use them on the gables as well.

[@randomizer3775]

I'm looking for a video on how to properly seal up the turtle vents to install the ridges vent, anyone know a video like that please let me know, thanks!

[@randomizer3775]

@@proexteriorsconstructionll8290 sorry for the late reply yes next year I planned to replace my roof and add ridge vent, just looking for a good system to patch up the vent

[@luisteodoro5327]

@@randomizer3775 We use OSB. You are cutting a piece from truss to truss and the height of the turtle vent. Does that make sense?

[@randomizer3775]

@@luisteodoro5327 thank you very much, I was thinking that also but was sure if there other methods that more easy, but I can see that your method is a lot more durable. I was thinking of adding Boards to the hole and adding 2x4 under from the inside so I don’t have to do any cutting, what do you think of that methods? Or some code doesn’t allow that?

[@luisteodoro5327]

@@randomizer3775 I wouldn’t do that.

[@YetiRoofing]

Menards sells something called a Kwik Plug that works great.

[@HsingSun]

What do you call those siding section face to you, under or next to the soffit?

[@YetiRoofing]

Not sure what you mean, can you find a picture of what you're talking about.

[@srizki]

You mean facia?

[@mcw3560]

Do you have any tips for removing drip edge on an existing roof when the drip edge is under ice and water shield? I just can't get it unstuck.

[@YetiRoofing]

@@mcw3560 are you replacing the shingles? The entire roof?

[@mcw3560]

@@YetiRoofing No, I just want to replace the drip edge on one side of the house. This is my mom's house. She is eighty. A few years ago, she had a new roof installed, but they left the old metal drip edge original to the house (early 1970s). It is all rusty and looks hideous.

[@YetiRoofing]

@@mcw3560 unfortunately that's going to be nearly impossible. It sticks like crazy especially to metal.

[@FromThe3PointLine]

Someone tell me the best synthetic underlayment for the Houston TX area

[@YetiRoofing]

They’re all very similar. The only difference would be is if you are installing a certain brand of shingles to use the same brand underlayment for possible extended warranty.

[@MageMager-mm9ie]

I. Still am looking for the grip of the boot

[@YetiRoofing]

The grip of the boot?

[@beebob1279]

Never heard of an insurance company that will reduce rates because of a shingle. That’s hard to believe. I’m going to check with my agent on that one.

[@YetiRoofing]

Yes sir, if you have an impact rated shingle installed most Insurance companies will discount your premium.

[@beebob1279]

@@YetiRoofing I'm going to be checking on Tuesday. You're in the business so you should know. And I sure could use a discount. I just have to mention the impact rated shingle. Gotcha

[@YetiRoofing]

Yes as long as you have impact rated shingles. Not all shingles are IR.

[@andrewmcleod7558]

gutter apron we call dripedge dmv👍👍

[@andrewmcleod7558]

all terms depends on area but love your honesty 👍👍👍

[@YetiRoofing]

Yes, totally depends on the area.

[@tiffanyohara6364]

PLEASE HELP ME. I saw asphalt roofing material i want . It is asphalt. It looks like it is a roll of asphalt with a design incorporated into it at the factory. The design is fish scale. Like on a Victorian house. Again, the design is 'drawn' or incorporated right into the roll of asphalt at the factory. The fish scale design is NOT actual shingles. The shingles are DRAWN on the roofing material. CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHO MANUFACTURES THIS ROLL OF ASPHALT ROOFING MATERIAL WITH A FISH SCALE DESIGN?

[@YetiRoofing]

I’m not sure, I’ve never seen a product like that that comes in a roll. It may be an older product that’s not available anymore.