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Roofing
Referring to the construction and/or tiling of rooves on buildings and other structures.
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Terra cotta tiles
Construction; Roofing
One of the oldest of roofing materials, these tiles are made from hard fired clay in many different shapes and patterns.
Straining sill
Construction; Roofing
A horizontal member in a timber roof, typically fixed to a tie beam to resist the sidways thrust of struts.
Straining beam
Construction; Roofing
1.) In a truss a horizontal strut above the tie beam. 2.) In a queen post truss the horizontal strut between the ends of the queen posts.
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.
Slater's hammer
Construction; Roofing
A tool with a long sharp point for piercing the slate for nail holes and a hammer head for nailing.
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