Glossary

Roof ridge

Roof - the building component enclosing a building above, thus providing a weatherproof shelter

ridge - The intersection of two surface forming a salient angle, especially the angle at the top between the opposite slopes or sides of a roof or a vault.
Ref: 84749/2006-08-20

Other Database Pages Exist for this Phrase:
roof (Roof refers to a protective covering that covers. ..)
Angle (Angle is characterized as a hot rolled shape. ..)
Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): roofer, roofs, ridges

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