Roofing

Roofing

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

Industry: Construction

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Condensation

Construction; Roofing

The change of water from vapour to liquid when warm, moisture-laden air comes in contact with a cold surface.

Concealed nail method

Construction; Roofing

Application of roll roofing in which all nails are driven into the underlying course of roofing and covered by a cemented, overlapping course. Nails are not exposed to the weather.

Coating

Construction; Roofing

A layer of viscous asphalt applied to the base material into which granules or other surfacing is embedded.

American method

Construction; Roofing

Application of giant individual shingles with the long dimension parallel to the rake. Shingles are applied with a 3/4-inch space between adjacent shingles in a course.

Asphalt

Construction; Roofing

A bituminous waterproofing agent used in various types of roofing materials.

Algae discoloration

Construction; Roofing

A type of roof discoloration caused by algae.Commonly called fungus growth.

Amount of weather protection provided by the roofing material. Depends on number of layers of material between the exposed surface of the roofing and the deck; i.e., single coverage, double coverage, ...