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Roofing
Referring to the construction and/or tiling of rooves on buildings and other structures.
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Low slope application
Construction; Roofing
Method of installing asphalt shingles on roof slopes between two and four inches per foot.
Laminated shingles
Construction; Roofing
Strip shingles containing more than one layer of tabs to create extra thickness. Also called three-dimensional shingles or architectural shingles.
Interlocking shingles
Construction; Roofing
Individual shingles that mechanically fasten to each other to provide wind resistance.
Ice dam
Construction; Roofing
When a snow load melts on a roof and re-freezes at the eave areas. Ice dams force water to "back-up" under shingles and cause leakage.
Hex shingles
Construction; Roofing
Shingles that have the appearance of a hexagon after installation.
Normal slope application
Construction; Roofing
Method of installing asphalt shingles on roof slopes between 4 inches and 21 inches per foot.
Non-veneer panel
Construction; Roofing
Any wood based panel that does not contain veneer and carries an APA span rating, such as wafer board or oriented strand board.
