Understand the Terms Roofing Companies Use

If you are looking for roofing companies that can help with your roofing needs, then the good news is there are reliable and trustworthy roofing companies out there that do quality work. Before you contact a roofing company, however, it may not hurt to brush up on some of the common jargon used in the roofing industry, and as the attached video explains, there is terminology and jargon that is unique to roofing.

How many times have you had a conversation with a mechanic or doctor only to have no idea of what it is they are talking about or even what they said? That is because, like many professions and fields, there is often verbiage unique or specific to that line of work and business.


Video Source

As consumers, patients, and customers, it is important to understand what is being discussed and agreed to and what you are paying for.

So, before you talk to those roofing companies, it may be a good idea to review some terms, including verbiage with words like pitch, slope, hip, flashing, and many others. And most importantly, don’t be afraid to ask questions because you don’t speak the roofing language every day, and you have a right to be a part of the conversation.

Leave a Reply