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2. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

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   In earlier days, birch bark was occasionally used as a flashing material. [7] Most flashing materials today are metal, plastic, rubber, or impregnated paper. [8]Metal flashing materials include lead, aluminium, copper, [1] stainless steel, zinc alloy, other architectural metals or a metal with a coating such as galvanized steel, lead-coated copper, anodized aluminium, terne-coated copper ...

3. Metal roof - Wikipedia

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   Metal roofs can last up to 100 years, with installers providing 50-year warranties. [citation needed] Because of their longevity, most metal roofs are less expensive than asphalt shingles in the long term. [10] Metal roofing can consist of a high percentage of recycled material and is 100% recyclable. [11]

4. Architectural metals - Wikipedia

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   Ornamental stamped metal made from tinplate was an affordable alternative to plasterwork. Although tinplate is still available today for ceilings, roofing and flashing, it is generally considered expensive since the initial cost is more than that for common modern roofing types such as asphalt shingles or built-up roofs. A well-maintained ...

5. Copper in architecture - Wikipedia

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   [11] [46] [47] A European study comparing roofing costs of copper with other metals, concrete and clay tiles, slate, and bitumen found that in the medium to long-term (for lives of 60 to 80 years and 100 years and over), copper and stainless steel were the most cost effective roofing materials of all materials examined. [19]

6. Flat roof - Wikipedia

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   A flat roof is the most cost-efficient roof shape as all room space can be used fully (below and above the roof). Having a smaller surface area, flat roofs require less material and are usually stronger than pitched roofs. [27] This style roof also provides ample space for solar panels or outdoor recreational use such as roof gardens.

7. Roof shingle - Wikipedia

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   A shingle roof in Zakopane, Poland. With an area of 6000 m 2 (1½ acres), it was one of the largest wooden shingle roofs in Europe. A roof’s shingles are a roof covering consisting of individual overlapping elements. These elements are typically flat, rectangular shapes laid in courses from the bottom edge of the roof up, with each successive ...