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Roofing

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

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Roofing

steep slope application

Construction; Roofing

Method of installing asphalt shingles on roof slopes greater than 21 inches per foot.

specialty eaves flashing membrane

Construction; Roofing

A self-adhering, waterproofing shingle underlayment designed to protect against water infiltration due to ice dams or wind driven rain.

square

Construction; Roofing

A unit of roof measure covering 100 square feet.

square-tab shingles

Construction; Roofing

Shingles on which tabs are all the same size and exposure.

starter strip

Construction; Roofing

The first course of roofing installed. Usually trimmed from main roof material.

flashing cement

Construction; Roofing

Sealant designed for use around flashing areas, typically thicker than plastic cement.

free-tab shingles

Construction; Roofing

Shingles that do not contain factory-applied strips or spots of self-sealing adhesive.

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