Which term describes the visible portion of an overlapped shingle?

• A. Left overhang
• B. Exposure
• C. Edge of shingle
• D. Weather exposure

Answer: (B)

When shingles are laid in overlapping courses, the part of each shingle that you can see on the roof is called the exposure. It’s the portion left visible after the next course covers the lower edge. This exposed area is what matters for weather protection and wind resistance, and it helps determine how many shingles you need for a roof. The other terms don’t describe the visible, weather-facing portion of the shingle: left overhang refers to how far the roof extends beyond the fascia, weather exposure isn’t a standard term for this purpose, and edge of shingle is too vague to specify the visible portion.