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Roofing
Referring to the construction and/or tiling of rooves on buildings and other structures.
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wall post
Construction; Roofing
A vertical post against the wall under a hammer beam or tie beam and down to the corbel to secure the curved brace and help transmit roof loads to the corbel.
wall plate
Construction; Roofing
1.) A horizontal member, usually timber bolted or otherwise fixed to the top of a wall to which the roof framing is fixed. 2.) A horizontal member, such as a steel plate fixed to a masonry or ...
vergeboard
Construction; Roofing
A board or roll formed metal section fixed at the gable to finish and protect the roof to gable wall joint.
vermin proofing
Construction; Roofing
Protecting a building against the entry of rats and mice and other vermin. Particularly at the eaves. Usually by expanded metal mesh.
valley jack rafter
Construction; Roofing
A short rafter connecting a ridge board and a valley rafter.
