| Barge Capping | what is a Barge Capping? | A metal or other material used to cover the end of the roof sheeting or cladding at the gable end. |
| Box End | what is a Box End? | The end of a roof sheet or gutter where the end is closed off with a box-shaped metal fitting. |
| Boxed Eave | what is a Boxed Eave? | A roofing design where the roof extends over the eave, creating a boxed appearance. |
| Bullnose Verandah | what is a Bullnose Verandah? | A verandah with a curved roof that projects out from the main building. |
| Cladding | what is a Cladding? | A material used to cover the exterior walls of a building, often made of Colorbond or other metal materials. |
| Collar Tie | what is a Collar Tie? | A horizontal structural member that connects two opposing roof rafters, used to prevent roof spread. |
| Downpipe Bracket | what is a Downpipe Bracket? | A bracket used to secure the downpipe to the wall or fascia. |
| Drip Edge Flashing | what is a Drip Edge Flashing? | A metal or other material used to protect the edge of the roof from water damage. |
| Fascia Bracket | what is a Fascia Bracket? | A metal bracket used to secure the fascia to the rafters. |
| Fascia Cover Board | what is a Fascia Cover Board? | A pre-formed board that is fitted over the existing timber fascia to provide a low-maintenance, long-lasting finish. |
| Fascia Cover | what is a Fascia Cover? | A pre-formed cover that is fitted over the existing timber fascia to provide a low-maintenance, long-lasting finish. |
| Fascia Gutter | what is a Fascia Gutter? | A gutter that is integrated into the fascia board, often used in residential roofing. |
| Gable Vent | what is a Gable Vent? | A vent installed in the gable end of a roof to allow air to flow in and out of the roof space. |
| Gable Ventilator | what is a Gable Ventilator? | A vent installed in the gable end of the roof to improve ventilation and air flow in the roof space. |
| Gutter Brackets | what is a Gutter Brackets? | A bracket used to secure the gutter to the fascia or rafter. |
| Gutter Guard | what is a Gutter Guard? | A protective mesh or screen that covers the gutter to prevent debris from entering and clogging the gutter. |
| Gutter Hangers | what is a Gutter Hangers? | A device used to hang the gutter from the fascia or rafter. |
| Gutter Outlet | what is a Gutter Outlet? | A fitting that connects the downpipe to the gutter, allowing rainwater to flow from the gutter to the downpipe. |
| Gutter Stop End | what is a Gutter Stop End? | A fitting that closes off the end of a gutter to prevent water from flowing out. |
| Hip and Valley | what is a Hip and Valley? | A roofing design where the roof has both hips and valleys, creating a more complex roof design. |
| Hip End | what is a Hip End? | The sloping end of a roof where two hips meet. |
| Hip Iron | what is a Hip Iron? | A metal bracket used to secure the hip rafter to the ridge beam. |
| Hip Rafter Brackets | what is a Hip Rafter Brackets? | A metal bracket used to secure the hip rafter to the wall plate or ridge beam. |
| Hip Rafter | what is a Hip Rafter? | A rafter that runs diagonally from the corner of a hip roof to the ridge. |
| Insulated Panel | what is a Insulated Panel? | A roofing or cladding panel that has an insulating core, used to improve energy efficiency. |
| Insulated Roof Panel | what is a Insulated Roof Panel? | A panel made of two layers of metal with insulation in between, used for roofing and wall cladding. |
| Insulation Blanket | what is a Insulation Blanket? | A type of insulation material that is rolled out in the roof space to improve energy efficiency. |
| Inverted Box Rib (IBR) | what is a Inverted Box Rib (IBR)? | A type of metal roofing or cladding profile with a high rib and wide, flat pan. |
| Joist | what is a Joist? | A horizontal structural member that supports the roof deck. |
| Lap Joint | what is a Lap Joint? | A joint formed by overlapping two pieces of roofing or cladding material. |
| Leaf Guard | what is a Leaf Guard? | A mesh or screen installed in the gutter to prevent leaves and debris from clogging the gutter. |
| Louvre Vent | what is a Louvre Vent? | A vent that allows air to flow through the roof space, often used in conjunction with a whirlybird or roof vent. |
| Monopitch Roof | what is a Monopitch Roof? | A roof with a single slope that runs from one end of the building to the other. |
| Purlin | what is a Purlin? | A horizontal structural member that supports the roof sheeting or cladding. |
| Rafter Tail | what is a Rafter Tail? | The overhanging end of a rafter beyond the wall line. |
| Rafter Tie | what is a Rafter Tie? | A horizontal structural member that connects two opposing roof rafters, used to prevent roof spread. |
| Rake | what is a Rake? | The inclined edge of a gable roof that runs from the eaves to the ridge. |
| Ridge Cap | what is a Ridge Cap? | A metal or other material used to cover the ridge of the roof where two sloping sides meet. |
| Ridge Capping | what is a Ridge Capping? | A metal or other material used to cover the ridge of the roof where two sloping sides meet. |
| Roof Batten | what is a Roof Batten? | A wooden or metal strip used to provide a fixing point for the roof covering. |
| Roof Pitch Calculator | what is a Roof Pitch Calculator? | A tool used to calculate the pitch of a roof. |
| Roof Sarking Insulation | what is a Roof Sarking Insulation? | A type of insulation installed under the roof covering to improve energy efficiency and reduce noise transmission. |
| Roof Spacer | what is a Roof Spacer? | A device used to create an air gap between the roof sheeting or cladding and the sarking or insulation. |
| Roof Vent | what is a Roof Vent? | A device installed on the roof to allow air to flow in and out of the roof space. |
| Roofing Screws | what is a Roofing Screws? | A type of screw used to secure roofing materials to the roof battens. |
| Sarking Tape | what is a Sarking Tape? | A tape used to seal the joints between sarking sheets to prevent water infiltration. |
| Scissor Truss | what is a Scissor Truss? | A roof truss with sloping top chords that create a vaulted ceiling. |
| Screwfix Roofing | what is a Screwfix Roofing? | A method of fixing roof sheets or cladding using screws rather than nails, providing a stronger and more secure fixing. |
| Scupper | what is a Scupper? | A rectangular opening in the parapet or roof edge that allows water to drain off a flat roof. |
| Soffit Vent | what is a Soffit Vent? | A vented panel installed in the underside of the eaves to allow air to flow through the attic space. |
| Steel Roof Truss | what is a Steel Roof Truss? | A prefabricated steel structure used to support the roof, often used in commercial or industrial roofing. |
| Timber Fascia | what is a Timber Fascia? | A timber board used to cover the ends of the roof rafters and provide a fixing point for the gutter. |
| Timber Shingles | what is a Timber Shingles? | A roofing material made of timber, commonly used in heritage and traditional Australian architecture. |
| Valley Gutter | what is a Valley Gutter? | A gutter installed in a valley between two sloping roof planes, used to collect rainwater and direct it to the downpipe. |
| Valley Iron | what is a Valley Iron? | A metal fitting used to line the valley between two sloping roof planes, providing a watertight seal. |
| Valley Tray | what is a Valley Tray? | A metal or other material used to line the valley between two sloping roof planes, providing a watertight seal. |
| Vermin Proofing | what is a Vermin Proofing? | A technique used to prevent pests and rodents from entering the roof space, often achieved through the installation of mesh or other materials. |
| Wall Plate | what is a Wall Plate? | A horizontal timber member that supports the ends of the roof rafters. |
| Whirlybird Roof Ventilator | what is a Whirlybird Roof Ventilator? | A wind-powered ventilator that extracts hot air from the roof space, improving ventilation and reducing heat buildup. |
| Zincalume Steel | what is a Zincalume Steel? | A type of steel roofing and cladding material with a metallic coating, commonly used in Australian roofing. |
| Zincalume | what is a Zincalume? | A brand of steel roofing and cladding material with a metallic coating, commonly used in Australian roofing. |
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