Roofing

Roofing

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

Industry: Construction

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Roofing

cutout

Construction; Roofing

The open portions of a strip shingle between the tabs.

Amount of weather protection provided by the roofing material. Depends on number of layers of material between the exposed surface of the roofing and the deck; i.e., single coverage, double coverage, ...

cricket

Construction; Roofing

A peaked saddle construction at the back of a chimney to prevent accumulation of snow and ice and to deflect water around the chimney.

counter flashing

Construction; Roofing

The metal or siding material that is installed over roof-top base flashing systems.

course

Construction; Roofing

A row of shingles or roll roofing running the length of the roof.

condensation

Construction; Roofing

The change of water from vapor to liquid when warm, moisture-laden air comes in contact with a cold surface.

concealed nail method

Construction; Roofing

Application of roll roofing in which all nails are driven into the underlying course of roofing and covered by a cemented, overlapping course. Nails are not exposed to the weather.