Steep Roof Terms

Ridge—Highest point on the roof of the building, a horizontal line running the length of the building. Valley—A channel used to carry off water at the intersection of two sloping roof planes.Eave—The line along the sidewall formed by the intersection of the planes of the roof and wall.Fascia—A decorative trim or panel projecting from the face of a wall, serving as a weather closure at gable and endwall.