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Roofing
Referring to the construction and/or tiling of rooves on buildings and other structures.
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copper roofing
Construction; Roofing
Flat sheets of copper used as a roofing material. Very long lasting. The typical green colour of an old copper roof is a layer of oxidisation that protects the material from further deterioration.
corrugated iron
Construction; Roofing
A roll formed flat sheet roofing product that when formed with the ridges and valleys becomes stiff and strong. Called iron because it was first made out of wrought iron.
common rafter
Construction; Roofing
A roofing timber that defines the slope of a roof. It is set at right angles to the wall plate and rises to the ridge board.
compass roof
Construction; Roofing
A pitched roof that has slight convex curves to the top surfaces. Depending on the amount of curve and the ratio of width to height they can range from almost a semicircle to a gothic arch.
collar tie roof
Construction; Roofing
A short span roof without a ceiling joist or other tie at the wall plates. A collar tie is used to create greater head height.
collar tie
Construction; Roofing
In timber roofs a member which spans two opposite rafters, usually at mid span between the wall plate and the ridge to stop the rafters spreading under load.
collar 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 ...
