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The art, trade, or work of building.

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slope

Construction; Roofing

The degree of roof incline expressed as the ratio of the rise, in inches, to the run, in feet.

smooth-surfaced roofing

Construction; Roofing

Roll roofing that is covered with ground talc or mica instead of granules (coated).

soffit

Construction; Roofing

The finished underside of the eaves.

soil stack

Construction; Roofing

A vent pipe that penetrates the roof.

single coverage

Construction; Roofing

Asphalt roofing that provides one layer of roofing material over the deck.

shading

Construction; Roofing

Slight differences in shingle color that may occur as a result of normal manufacturing operations.

sheathing

Construction; Roofing

Exterior grade boards used as a roof deck material.