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2. Roof tiles - Wikipedia

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   Dating to the 1840s, interlocking tiles are the newest category of roofing tile and one of the widest ranging in appearance. [4] Their distinguishing feature is the presence of a ridge for interlocking with one another. This allows them to provide a high ratio of roof area to number of tiles used.

3. Composite construction - Wikipedia

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   Composite construction is a generic term to describe any building construction involving multiple dissimilar materials. Composite construction is often used in building aircraft, watercraft, and building construction. There are several reasons to use composite materials including increased strength, aesthetics, and environmental sustainability.

4. Roof shingle - Wikipedia

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   Composite or synthetic shingles are a relatively new type of shingle material that are made from a blend of materials, including asphalt, fiberglass, and other polymers. These shingles are designed to mimic the look of natural materials such as wood, slate, or clay and aim to increase the durability, strength, and resistance to weather elements ...

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6. Dymalloy - Wikipedia

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   Dymalloy is a metal matrix composite of 20% copper and 80% silver alloy matrix with type I diamond. [1] It has a very high thermal conductivity of 420 W/(m·K), and its thermal expansion can be adjusted to match other materials, e.g., silicon and gallium arsenide chips.

7. Flat roof - Wikipedia

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   TPO roofing systems feature strong seams that are heat-welded, providing superior seam strength and reducing the risk of leaks compared to other roofing systems with adhesive or tape seams. A TPO roof system can be fully adhered, mechanically fastened, or ballasted, although TPO roof systems are rarely ballasted, since the ballast covers up the ...