Lath has been replaced by sheetrock in most modern construction. The board placed on edge at the top-most point of the roof framing, into which the upper ends of the rafters are joined or attached. A wide variety of materials are available such as asphalt shingles, wood shakes, metal roofing, ceramic and concrete tiles, and slate, with asphalt shingles making up the bulk of the material used. Learn more about roofing . Roof rafters Top Inclined structural framing members which support the roof, running from the exterior wall the to the ridge beam.
Rafters directly support the roof sheathing and create the angle or slope of the roof.
Learn more about roofs . The material used to cover the outside surface of the roof framing to provide lateral and rack support to the roof, as well as to provide a nailing surface for the roofing material. This material most commonly consists of plywood or horizontally laid wood boards. Learn more about roofs . Sidewalk Top A walkway that provides a direct, all-weather approach to an entry.