Your roof is more than just shingles. Understanding each component helps you make smarter decisions about materials and upgrades in the next steps.
The very top peak of your roof where two slopes meet. Think of it like the spine of a book.
A hidden vent along the peak that lets hot, humid air escape your attic. Without it, heat and moisture get trapped and destroy your roof from the inside out.
Metal pieces around chimneys, skylights, and vents that keep water from sneaking into the seams. Most roof leaks start where flashing fails. (Not shown in diagram)
The angled ridge where two roof slopes meet on the outside. Needs special cap shingles to seal the seam where those two planes come together.
The plywood base everything sits on. If it's soft or rotted, it gets replaced before anything new goes on. Duke's Roofing: $60/sheet vs. $75–$125 from traditional contractors.
A waterproof layer between the plywood and your shingles. Your backup plan — if water gets past the shingles, this stops it. You'll choose yours in a later step.
The V-shaped channel where two slopes meet. Water funnels here, so it's leak central. Gets extra protection with ice shield and sometimes metal flashing underneath.
The most popular shingle type. Thicker and more textured than basic shingles, handles winds up to 130 mph, and looks way better. You'll pick yours in a later step.
An L-shaped metal strip along the edges that pushes water into your gutters instead of behind them. Prevents the wood underneath from rotting. Code-required.
A sticky, fully waterproof membrane on the most leak-prone areas. Seals itself around every nail hole. Essential in NJ winters where ice dams push water uphill under shingles.
The bottom edge of your roof that hangs over the walls. Keeps rain off your siding. Also where ice dams form first, which is why ice shield goes here.
Vents under the eave that pull cool air into your attic. Works with the ridge vent (#2) to keep air flowing so your roof lasts longer and your energy bills stay lower.
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