Glossary Term Category: S-U

Underlayment

The layer installed between the roof deck and the visible roofing material to provide added water protection.

Transition

Any point where one roof section, roof type, slope, or material meets another and requires special detailing.

Third-Party Inspector

An outside field inspector or vendor used by an insurance company to inspect a property and report back, often without final claim decision authority.

Tear-Off

The removal of existing roofing material before installing a new roof system.

Synthetic Underlayment

A roof underlayment made from synthetic materials instead of traditional felt. Brava recommends synthetic underlayment as part of its cedar shake roof system.

Synthetic Shake

A man-made roofing product designed to resemble natural cedar shake. Brava markets its shake as a no-maintenance alternative to traditional cedar, with a 50-year transferable warranty, Class A fire rating, and high resistance to hail and storm damage.

Storm Damage

Damage caused by a weather event such as hail, wind, falling branches, or debris impact.

Storm Collar

A metal ring used above certain roof flashings to help shed water around vent penetrations.

Starter

The first course or dedicated starter product installed at the eaves or edges to begin the roofing system correctly. Brava’s cedar shake system includes a 12-inch starter installed at the eaves.