Back to Basics

Eave:
This is the roof edge which is parallel to the ground, and is the "bottom" of the roof.

Gable-end or Rake:
This is the roof edge which is usually perpendicular to the eave and runs from the eave to the ridge.

End-wall:
This is the portion of the roof which joins a wall or vertical roof section.

Valley:
When two adjacent sections meet at an angle of less than 180 degrees the joint is called a valley.

Ridge and Hip:
When two adjacent roof sections meet at an angle of more than 180 degrees.

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Listen to your fellow DIY roofers.

Here are a few tips that we agree with and stories from our customers.  You can learn from their experience and they’d be happy to talk to you about their experiences.

The PRS Easy Metal Roofing Process

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