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EGOUT TOIT [2 records]

Record 1 2013-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
  • Architectural Design
DEF

The lower edge of a pitched roof or edge of a flat roof.

OBS

eaves: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Conception architecturale
DEF

Bord inférieur d'une toiture inclinée ou bord d'une toiture-terrasse.

OBS

Souvent confondu avec l'avant-toit.

OBS

égout du toit : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-06-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sewers and Drainage
DEF

A drain installed to receive water collecting on the surface of a roof and to discharge it into a storm drainage system, combined sewer, or onto the ground.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Égouts et drainage
DEF

Dispositif sur un toit plat pour recevoir l'eau des précipitations et la déverser dans le système d'évacuation.

Spanish

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