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MATERIAU COUVERTURE POSE VERTICALE [1 record]

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Record 1 2000-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
DEF

Roll roofing laid parallel to the slope of a roof

DEF

Mineral-surfaced felt applied with the laps at right-angles to the eaves and parallel to the rake ... Sometimes laid slightly on the bias, i.e., by tilting a few degrees to encourage drainage over rather than against the lap.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
DEF

Matériau de couverture en rouleau posé chaque laize du haut vers le bas, c'est-à-dire de l'arête du toit à la bordure.

Spanish

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