Roofing Terms that Start with the Letter “J”
Roof Online’s Glossary of Roofing Terms
By Roof Online Staff • Updated October 8, 2022
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Jack: See Roof Jack.
Jack Beam: A beam which supports a truss, beam, or other member, dispensing with the need for a supporting column.
Jack Rafter: A rafter which is shorter than the other rafters in the same assembly, typically found in hip or valley locations, where it butts into the hip or valley rafter.
Jack Truss: A truss which supports a beam, truss, or other member, dispensing with the need for a supporting column.
Joint: A location where adjacent surfaces or components meet or are joined together, whether with fasteners, mortar, or in some other way.
Joint Movement: The difference between the minimum and maximum widths of a joint as dictated by building or component movement. This movement is frequently due to thermal expansion and contraction.
Joint Residue: Accumulated detritus, such as deteriorated masonry or old sealant, that should be removed from a joint prior to the application of sealant.
Joint Sealant: A weatherproof sealant typically used to fill the joints between masonry building components such as tilt-wall sections or expansion joints.
Joint Tape: Tape used to seal joints between insulation boards.
Joist: Any of the parallel horizontal beams set from wall to wall to support the boards of a floor, ceiling, or roof of a building.
Joist Hanger: A metal bracket or strap used to secure the end of a joist.
