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Roofing

Referring to the construction and/or tiling of rooves on buildings and other structures.

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Roofing

run

Construction; Roofing

The horizontal distance from the eaves to a point directly under the ridge. One half the span.

rise

Construction; Roofing

The vertical distance from the eaves line to the ridge.

ridge shingles

Construction; Roofing

Shingles used to cover the horizontal external angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes.

release tape

Construction; Roofing

A plastic or paper strip that is applied to the back of self-sealing shingles. This strip prevents the shingles from sticking together in the bundles, and need not be removed for application.

rake

Construction; Roofing

The inclined edge of a sloped roof over a wall.

random-tab shingles

Construction; Roofing

Shingles on which tabs vary in size and exposure.

racking

Construction; Roofing

Method of installing shingles in a straight up the roof manner.

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