Roof Anatomy
What is Saddle?
Roofing Glossary · Roof Anatomy
Definition
A synonym for cricket — the peak-shaped secondary roof built uphill of a chimney or wide penetration to redirect water away from the junction. The term "saddle" is commonly used in southern and western U.S. regions while "cricket" is more prevalent in the Northeast. Both refer to the identical functional structure.
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CricketA small, peaked or saddle-shaped secondary roof structure built behind a chimney or other wide verti...
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