 Dictionary RACKING to ROOF DECK Racking - Roofing
application method in which shingle courses are
applied vertically up the roof, rather than
across and up. Radiant Heat Barrier - A silver foil blanket used in place of or in conjunction with other insulation. Does not have a R-value. Reflects heat back into the building in winter, and reflects the heat away in the summer. Radiant Heating - Electric heating elements are enclosed in the ceiling panels; a separate thermostat controls each area or room. Rafter - Structural member that supports a roof. Trusses have to a great extent taken over the job rafters used to do. Rake - The inclined edge of a slope roof over a wall. (The edge above the gutter) Reinforcing - To make stronger, usually refers to Rebar (steel rods) or mesh used in concrete slabs, columns or beans. Release Tape - Plastic or paper strip is applied to the back of self-seeking shingles. This strip prevents the shingles from sticking together in the bundles, and need not be removed for application. Retaining Wall - Wall that supports or holds back landscaping or earthworks on a hill. Wall is often made of poured concrete, interlocking block, or railroad ties. Reversed Polarity - Usually noted on outlets, indicates that the hot and the neutral wires have been reversed (connected to the wrong terminals) Ridge - The line or top of the roof, the peak, where the roof is divided, one side from the other. - the uppermost, horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes. Ridge Beam - Structural member running the length of the Ridge supporting the upper ends of the rafters, not used with trusses. Commonly a 2X6. Roof Space - Attic area, or area between a dwarf partition and sloping roof. Roll Roofing - Asphalt roofing material similar to shingles but on a roll 36 inches wide. Roof Sheathing - See decking. Romex - Romex wire is the standard type of wiring used inside homes today, recognizable by its off-white color plastic exterior. Roof Deck - See decking. | Welcome to BIS | About BIS | Home Inspections | Get Started | Technical FAQ | Contact us |
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