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Roofing
Referring to the construction and/or tiling of rooves on buildings and other structures.
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pratt truss
Construction; Roofing
A truss with alternate vertical and angled members between the chords. They angled members pointing down and towards the center.
pratt girder
Construction; Roofing
A girder or truss with horizontal chords and the diagonal members pointing down and towards the center.
pole plate
Construction; Roofing
A horizontal member, steel or timber, fixed to the face of a wall to which roof framing is fixed. Typically rafters in a lean to type of roof.
polygonal roof
Construction; Roofing
Usually a roof set on a regular polygon with equal hips on all sides. It is seen a a decorative roof used in gardens and parks.
PM flashing
Construction; Roofing
Pressed metal material usually 0.9mm thick in the same finish as the roofing. It is cut to length and width in a guillotine and then shaped in a brake press. The lengths of the individual flashings ...
plastic roofing
Construction; Roofing
Roofing material made for patios and decks etc. to allow varying amounts of light through the sheeting. Made from synthetic materials, fiberglass, polycarbonate etc.
penetration flashing
Construction; Roofing
Any type of flashing that seals an object that passes through a roof. In particular now associated with proprietary fittings to suit various circular holes in roofs. i.e. vent pipes or extractor ...