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fiber glass mat
Construction; Roofing
An asphalt roofing base material manufactured from glass fibers.
felt
Construction; Roofing
Fibrous material saturated with asphalt and used as an underlayment or sheathing paper.
exposure i grade plywood
Construction; Roofing
Type of plywood approved by the American Plywood Association for exterior use.
feathering strips
Construction; Roofing
Tapered wood filler strips placed along the butts of old wood shingles to create a level surface when reroofing over existing wood shingle roofs. Also called horsefeathers.
exposed nail method
Construction; Roofing
Application of roll roofing in which all nails are driven into the cemented, overlapping course of roofing. Nails are exposed to the weather.
eaves flashing
Construction; Roofing
Additional layer of roofing material applied at the eaves to help prevent damage from water back-up.
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