The roof cover is laid over the roof deck.
Parts of a flat roof structure.
However there are several roofing components that combine to form a waterproof protection system for your house including roofing underlayment metal flashing and rooftop sheathing.
It is the lower part of the roof that extends beyond the side of the house.
Gutters are vents that carry away the trickled rainwater.
A roof deck and roof cover form the two main parts of a roof structure.
From there the flat roof system you choose will determine the materials you apply.
The structural components of roof decking in case of pitched roof is generally a truss in case of curved roof it is a shell or dome and in case of flat roof it is a flat slab.
This can be either constructed flat or sloped in the form of truss shell dome or flat slab based on the type of building the structure.
A horizontal timber or metal resting at the peak of the roof.
Flashing or step flashing is a flat sheet of metal or plastic that is nailed over the cracks between the chimney and the main structure of the house.
Most residential homeowners think of their roofs as consisting of just a single part.
The structural component that supports the roof cover is called a roof deck.
Rake is an inclined edge of a roof on top of a wall.
A composite decking made of solid materials.
The rafters and trusses are connected to the ridge board for a cohesive framework.