Roof Anatomy
What is Rake?
Roofing Glossary · Roof Anatomy
Definition
The inclined edge of a gable roof that runs from the eave up to the ridge, following the slope of the roof. Rakes are finished with rake boards, metal drip edge, and rake shingles or trim to protect the gable end from wind-driven rain and create a clean visual line.
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GableThe triangular portion of an end wall between the edges of a sloping roof. In a gable roof design, t...
→Drip EdgeA metal strip installed along the eaves and rakes at the edges of the roof to direct water away from...
→RidgeThe horizontal peak at the very top of a roof where two sloping surfaces meet. The ridge is the high...
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