Copper gutters are expensive but strong, durable and rust-resistant.

Galvanized gutters are strong and inexpensive but sometimes rust.

PVC Gutters/Vinyl Gutters: tough, maintenance-free, moderately priced.

Roofing Felt: the protective layer that sits between the roof sheathing and shingles. Roofing Felt: the protective layer that sits between the roof sheathing and shingles.

Roof Surface: the area on which all the roofing material sits.

Soffits: the vents under the roof overhang that allows the attic to breathe.

Water Diverter: a piece of metal that helps control the flow of water as it drains from the roof

Flashing: the metal or vinyl edging that is placed along roof intersections, dormers, chimneys, vent pipes and edges of the roof