TL;DR
A roof deck is the structural surface—plywood, OSB, or board sheathing on homes—fastened over rafters or trusses, to which the underlayment and roof covering attach. Its condition can only be verified after tear-off, which is why reroofing contracts carry a per-sheet price for replacing rotted or delaminated panels found along eaves, valleys, and around chimneys.
What it means
A roof deck is the structural surface—plywood, OSB, or board sheathing on homes—fastened over rafters or trusses, to which the underlayment and roof covering attach. Its condition can only be verified after tear-off, which is why reroofing contracts carry a per-sheet price for replacing rotted or delaminated panels found along eaves, valleys, and around chimneys. Thickness and nailing also matter for shingle wind ratings, since fastener holding power lives in the deck, not the shingle.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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