What are some steep-slope roofing terms?

Architectural Shingles: (See Laminated Shingles) Asphalt: A bituminous waterproofing agent applied to roofing materials during manufacture. Deck: The structural surface to which the roofing or waterproofing system (including insulation) is applied. Flashing: Pieces of metal or roll roofing used to prevent seepage of water into a building around any intersection or projection in a roof, such as vent pipes, chimneys, adjoining walls, dormers and valleys. Granules: Ceramic-coated colored crushed rock that is applied to the exposed surface of asphalt roofing products. Hip: The inclined external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes. Runs from the ridge to the eaves. Incline: The slope of a roof expressed either in percent or in the number of vertical units of rise per horizontal unit of run. Also referred to as slope. Interlocking Shingles: Individual shingles that fasten together mechanically and provide greater wind resistance. Laminated Shingles: These shingles ...  more