Roof Anatomy
What is Cricket?
Roofing Glossary · Roof Anatomy
Definition
A small, peaked or saddle-shaped secondary roof structure built behind a chimney or other wide vertical penetration on a sloped roof to divert water around the obstruction and prevent pooling. Also called a saddle, a cricket is required by most building codes when a chimney is wider than 30 inches. It is typically framed, sheathed, and covered with flashing and roofing material matching the primary roof.
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SaddleA synonym for cricket — the peak-shaped secondary roof built uphill of a chimney or wide penetration...
→ChimneyA vertical masonry or metal structure projecting above the roofline that creates the draft for a fir...
→FlashingThin strips of impervious metal — typically galvanized steel, aluminum, or lead — installed at joint...
→Counter FlashingMetal flashing embedded in the mortar joints or surface of a chimney or wall that overlaps the step ...
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