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2. Covering (construction) - Wikipedia

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   The phenomenon is simple: heated from below, the snow melts, flows between the slope and the snow cover, then freezes passing over the overhangs of the roof exposed to the cold air. Tons of ice can accumulate. The "double roof" is the most effective way to counteract these drawbacks. The complex consists of:

3. Snow guard - Wikipedia

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   Three-pipe Snow Fence System Snow Guards in Jackson, WY, USA Standing seam metal roof with Snow guards to keep snow from sliding off the roof too quickly. A snow guard is a device used to retain snow and ice from falling from one surface to a lower one; in contemporary usage, they are installed to prevent snow/ice pack from avalanching and damaging people, plants, and property below.

4. Bituminous waterproofing - Wikipedia

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   The underlayment also sheds any water which penetrates the roof covering from an ordinary leak, a leak from wind-driven rain or snow, wind damage to the roof covering, or ice dams. However, the application of underlays may increase the roof temperature, which is the leading cause of ageing of asphalt shingles. Not installing an underlay may ...

5. Watch: Drone footage shows caved-in roofs after lake-effect ...

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   That was enough snow to collapse the roofs of several buildings in Oneida and Oswego counties. ... which is about 23% covered in ice, according to the Noaa. More exposed water on the Great Lakes ...

6. 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 ...

7. 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 ...