Roofing what is under the singles of Asphalt metal or rubber or clay tiles on a roof the surface area of a roof is built on is wood this is referred to as wood roof deck on top of this basic house frame we will install shingles. Without the roofing deck we would have nothing to support the shingles. And without shingles your roofing deck will begin to dry rot.
On a newer home sheets of plywood or OSB boards are fastened on top of wooden trusses. usually there is a gap between them so they can expand in the hot summer months in contract in the cold winter months. When it's time to replace your roof have your contractor replace the damaged and rotten boards as well.
Drip edge and Rake edge is the first part of the Roof System to be installed. It is a long and narrow piece of metal which is installed along each end of your Roof Deck, ie: along the eaves trough and along the gable ends.
Local building codes may require the installation of Drip Edge and Rake Edge. Check local laws where you are located or in our case Pinellas County Building Codes. We suggest that Drip edge and Rake edge be installed on any new roofing project.
Drip and Rake edge is available in many different colors and sizes and can be custom built for your home. Installing drip edge can save you time and money when your roof needs to be replaced.
If your home currently does not have drip or rake edge installed, don't worry, just keep in mind when your roof is replaced, the Roofing Contractor may need to replace some of your decking.
