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Roofing

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

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Roofing

Drip edge

Construction; Roofing

A non-corrosive, non-staining material used along the eaves and rakes to allow water run-off to drip clear of underlying construction.

Deck

Construction; Roofing

The surface installed over the supporting framing members to which the roofing is applied.

Masonry primer

Construction; Roofing

An asphalt-based primer used to prepare masonry surfaces for bonding with other asphalt products.

Nesting

Construction; Roofing

Installing a second layer of shingles aligning courses with the original roof to avoid shingle cupping.

Mineral-surfaced roofing

Construction; Roofing

Asphalt shingles and roll roofing that are covered with granules.

Mineral stabilisers

Construction; Roofing

Finely ground limestone, slate, traprock or other inert materials added to asphalt coatings for durability and increased resistance to fire and weathering.

Lap cement

Construction; Roofing

An asphalt-based cement used to adhere overlapping plies of roll roofing.

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