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Roofing
Referring to the construction and/or tiling of rooves on buildings and other structures.
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rafter
Construction; Roofing
The supporting framing member immediately beneath the deck, sloping from the ridge to the wall plate.
pitch
Construction; Roofing
The degree of roof incline expressed as the ratio of the rise, in feet, to the span, in feet.
quick-setting cement
Construction; Roofing
An asphalt-based cement used to adhere tabs of strip shingles to the course below. Also used to adhere roll roofing laps applied by the concealed nail method.
organic felt
Construction; Roofing
An asphalt roofing base material manufactured from cellulose fibers.
overhang
Construction; Roofing
That portion of the roof structure that extends beyond the exterior walls of a building.
