A-Z guide to parts of a roof

Are you a homeowner who doesn’t know their ridgelines from their abutments? Or maybe you’re a seasoned roofer looking to brush up on alternative slang names for the parts of a roof. This simple A-Z glossary will help you to identify the different parts of a roof and understand basic roof terminology.

Start with our simple structure of a roof diagram, or go straight to the roof terms glossary to find what you need.