Roofing

Roofing

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

Industry: Construction

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Roofing

Pratt truss

Construction; Roofing

A truss with alternate vertical and angled members between the chords. They angled members pointing down and towards the center.

Pratt girder

Construction; Roofing

A girder or truss with horizontal chords and the diagonal members pointing down and towards the center.

Rotary vent

Construction; Roofing

A rotary spinning extractor vent, driven by wind power only, or by electric motor. Usually fixed towards the ridge of a peaked roof.

Roofing felt, underlay

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 ...

Roof verge

Construction; Roofing

The edge of a gable roof at the gable wall. Sometimes flush with the wall and often has an overhang.

Roof vents

Construction; Roofing

A series openings in a sealed roof to ventilate the roof space.

Penetration 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 ...