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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. Flat roof - Wikipedia

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   A rooftop in Haikou, Hainan, China, being used as a garden, storage area for wood, chicken run, and barbecue area. 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. [26]

4. List of commercially available roofing materials - Wikipedia

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   Roofing material is the outermost layer on the roof of a building, sometimes self-supporting, but generally supported by an underlying structure. A building's roofing material provides shelter from the natural elements. The outer layer of a roof shows great variation dependent upon availability of material, and the nature of the supporting ...

5. List of roof shapes - Wikipedia

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   Cross hipped: The result of joining two or more hip roof sections together, forming a T or L shape for the simplest forms, or any number of more complex shapes. Satari: A Swedish variant on the monitor roof; a double hip roof with a short vertical wall usually with small windows, popular from the 17th century on formal buildings.

6. Membrane roofing - Wikipedia

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   Membrane roofing is a type of roofing system for buildings, RVs, ponds, and, in some cases, tanks. It is used to create a watertight covering to protect the interior of a building. Membrane roofs are most commonly made from synthetic rubber, thermoplastic (PVC or similar material), or modified bitumen. Membrane roofs are most commonly used in ...

7. 7 small Ohio towns and villages perfect for your next day trip

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   The town, just under 4,000 residents, is known for its unique culture, art scene and thriving downtown area. Yellow Springs is home to many independent businesses, from art stores to restaurants ...