TL;DR
Shingle exposure is the portion of each roofing shingle left visible to the weather after the course above overlaps it, typically 5 to 5-5/8 inches on standard asphalt shingles. The manufacturer prints the required figure on the bundle wrapper, and exceeding it voids the warranty because the headlap that keeps wind-driven rain out gets too thin.
What it means
Shingle exposure is the portion of each roofing shingle left visible to the weather after the course above overlaps it, typically 5 to 5-5/8 inches on standard asphalt shingles. The manufacturer prints the required figure on the bundle wrapper, and exceeding it voids the warranty because the headlap that keeps wind-driven rain out gets too thin. Inspectors check it with a quick tape measurement when diagnosing premature leaks on a newer roof.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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