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moisture barrier
Construction; Roofing

Any material sheet of membrane that prevents the undesirable flow of moisture into a building structure or for the control of condensation and water vapour.

monitor roof
Construction; Roofing

A raised extension above a ridge that can provide light and ventilation to the room below.

metal roof battens
Construction; Roofing

Made out of roll formed metal. In a type of "top hat" section. Tek screwed to the rafters.

metal ceiling battens
Construction; Roofing

Made out of roll formed metal. similar but smaller in profile the roof-battens. Tek screwed to the ceiling joists, more often used in conjunction with gang nail truss ...

mansard roof
Construction; Roofing

A roof that has two slopes to each side, the lower slope being much steeper. To better accommodate rooms inside the roof.

Mediterranean clay tiles
Construction; Roofing

Also known as barrel or mission tiles in the US these semicircular with a taper are laid in alternate concave and convex rows.

link dormer
Construction; Roofing

A dormer that typically houses a chimney. Also used to join one part of a roof to another.

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