enow.com Web Search

Search results

1. Results from the WOW.Com Content Network

2. Flashing (weatherproofing) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flashing_(weatherproofing)

   Weatherproofing seam between a stone chimney and a tile roof on a building in Jersey, Channel Islands. The lead flashing is seen as light gray sheets at the base of the chimney. Flashing refers to thin pieces of impervious material installed to prevent the passage of water into a structure from a joint or as part of a weather resistant barrier ...

3. Reglet - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reglet

   A reglet is found on the exterior of a building along a masonry wall, chimney or parapet that meets the roof. It is a groove cut within a mortar joint that receives counter-flashing meant to cover surface flashing used to deflect water infiltration. Reglet can also refer to the counter-flashing itself when it is applied on the surface, known as ...

4. Chimney - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimney

   A chimney cowl or wind directional cap is a helmet-shaped chimney cap that rotates to align with the wind and prevent a downdraft of smoke and wind down the chimney. An H-style cap is a chimney top constructed from chimney pipes shaped like the letter H. It is an age-old method of regulating draft in situations where prevailing winds or ...

5. AOL.com - News, Sports, Weather, Entertainment, Local & Lifestyle

   www.aol.com

   AOL latest headlines, entertainment, sports, articles for business, health and world news.

6. Cricket (roofing) - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cricket_(roofing)

   A cricket or saddle is a ridge structure designed to divert water on a roof around the high side of a large penetration, typically a skylight, equipment curb, or chimney. [1] In some cases, a cricket can be used to transition from one roof area to another.

7. Chimney fire - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimney_fire

   Regular chimney sweeping removes creosote and prevents fires in the chimney. Steps to prevent this buildup of deposits include only running appliances hot during the initial ignition phase regularly, only building short and hotter fires, regular cleaning of flues using a chimney sweep, and only using internal chimney structures where possible versus a chimney attached to an external wall.