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Roofing
Referring to the construction and/or tiling of rooves on buildings and other structures.
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Butterfly roof
Construction; Roofing
A roof that could be called an inverted gable roof. Both surfaces slope inwards from the walls to a central valley.
Boxed eaves
Construction; Roofing
An eaves that has been lined with the lining material level, rather than following the slope of the roof.
Belgian truss
Construction; Roofing
Similar to a W truss or a Warren truss for longer spans with extra webs added. Also called a double Fink truss.
Barge or verge flashing
Construction; Roofing
A flashing that seals the end of a roof against the verge or gable end.
Asbestos containing roofing
Construction; Roofing
Any roofing material containing asbestos fibres. Typically produced in corrugated sheets, imitation slates or imitation shingles. Banned as a new construction material since around 2000 in most ...
Arched brace
Construction; Roofing
A curved brace, normally out of naturally curved timbers used to stiffen a roof frame. Usually in pairs.
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