Roofing application method in which shingle courses are applied vertically up the roof rather than across and up. Not a recommended procedure.

The supporting framing member immediately beneath the deck, sloping from the ridge to the wall plate.

The inclined edge of a sloped roof over a wall from the eave to the ridge.

Shingles on which tabs vary in size and exposure.

A plastic or paper strip that is applied to the back of self-sealing shingles. This strip prevents the shingles from sticking together in the bundles and need not be removed for application.

The uppermost, horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.

Shingles used to cover the horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.

The vertical distance from the eaves line to the ridge.

Asphalt roofing products manufactured in roll form.

A compound used to seal flashings, seal down shingles and for other small waterproofing jobs. Where cement is required for sealing down shingles, use a dab about the size of a quarter unless otherwise specified.

An asphalt-saturated tape used with asphalt cements for flashing and patching asphalt roofing.

The horizontal distance from the eaves to a point directly under the ridge. One half the span.