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2. Covering (construction) - Wikipedia

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   In construction, covering is the exterior layer of a building's roof. The covering ensures waterproofing by directing and collecting rainwater . It also provides mechanical protection against various external elements such as dust and intrusions.

3. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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   A general term for flashing a chimney to cover the intersections of the chimney and install a damp proof course (DPC) Kickout flashing At the very bottom of a roof/wall intersection, the lowermost step flashing specially formed to deflect water away from the wall. Valley flashing In the valley of two intersecting roof planes.

4. Ridge vent - Wikipedia

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   A ridge vent is a type of vent installed at the peak of a sloped roof which allows warm, humid air to escape a building's attic. Ridge vents are most common on shingled residential buildings. Ridge vents are also used in industrial warehouses to help release the hot air and help circulate comfortable air inside the building .

5. Curtain wall (architecture) - Wikipedia

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   A curtain wall is an exterior covering of a building in which the outer walls are non-structural, instead serving to protect the interior of the building from the elements. Because the curtain wall façade carries no structural load beyond its own dead load weight, it can be made of lightweight materials.

6. Attic - Wikipedia

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   Also, a building with a complex roof or many piercings between the conditioned area and the attic might control condensation better or more cheaply with an insulated roof and a vapor barrier. [ 5 ] One common code requirement is that the total area of attic vents be equal to or greater than 1/150 of the floor area of the attic, with 50 percent ...

7. Rafter - Wikipedia

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   A rafter is one of a series of sloped structural members such as steel beams that extend from the ridge or hip to the wall plate, downslope perimeter or eave, and that are designed to support the roof shingles, roof deck, roof covering and its associated loads. [2] A pair of rafters is called a couple.

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9. Asphalt shingle - Wikipedia

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   An asphalt shingle is a type of wall or roof shingle that uses asphalt for waterproofing. It is one of the most widely used roofing covers in North America because it has a relatively inexpensive up-front cost and is fairly simple to install. [1]