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Roofing

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

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skillion roof

Construction; Roofing

An Australian term for the same single slope roof, although it is often also applied to the lean to roof also.

shingle clay tiles

Construction; Roofing

Flat or slightly curved terracotta tiles fixed with similar laps and gauges to wood shingles or slates.

shed roof

Construction; Roofing

Roof design of a single roof plane. Area does not tie into any other roofs.

shed dormer

Construction; Roofing

A vertical window placed in a sloping shed roof.

scupper

Construction; Roofing

1.) An outlet for a gutter in a wall or parapet to allow water to drain off a roof. 2.) A grill or other device to stop debris clogging a drain or gutter outlet.

scotch valley

Construction; Roofing

A method of constructing a variation to a rectangular plan without the use of valley rafters. The method that all Multinail roof truss manufactures use. Far stronger than a traditional framed valley ...

sarking

Construction; Roofing

A pliable water resistant membrane used beneath roofing and wall sheeting to collect and discharge any water or condensation. Usually combined with reflective foil and sometimes materials to give ...

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