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ROOFERS [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-01-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- roofing mechanic
1, record 1, English, roofing%20mechanic
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Roofing mechanics... are skilled roofers who may specialize in different aspects of the roofing industry. They may focus on specific types of roofing installations including commercial or steep-slope residential roofing systems. 2, record 1, English, - roofing%20mechanic
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ouvrier spécialisé en couvertures
1, record 1, French, ouvrier%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9%20en%20couvertures
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ouvrière spécialisée en couvertures 1, record 1, French, ouvri%C3%A8re%20sp%C3%A9cialis%C3%A9e%20en%20couvertures
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-11-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- built-up flat roofer
1, record 2, English, built%2Dup%20flat%20roofer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Built-up flat roofers] prepare roofs for installation of built-up flat roofing systems; install, repair or replace conventional and inverted roofing systems, mod-bit systems, and various single-ply membrane roofing systems; apply waterproof coatings to concrete or other masonry surfaces... 2, record 2, English, - built%2Dup%20flat%20roofer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- couvreur de toitures-terrasses multicouches
1, record 2, French, couvreur%20de%20toitures%2Dterrasses%20multicouches
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- couvreuse de toitures-terrasses multicouches 1, record 2, French, couvreuse%20de%20toitures%2Dterrasses%20multicouches
correct, feminine noun
- couvreur de toits plats multicouches 1, record 2, French, couvreur%20de%20toits%20plats%20multicouches
correct, masculine noun
- couvreuse de toits plats multicouches 1, record 2, French, couvreuse%20de%20toits%20plats%20multicouches
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-11-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- roofer and waterproofer
1, record 3, English, roofer%20and%20waterproofer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- waterproofer and roofer 2, record 3, English, waterproofer%20and%20roofer
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Roofers and waterproofers replace, repair and install the roofs and waterproofing systems of buildings using a variety of materials, including shingles, bitumen and metal. 3, record 3, English, - roofer%20and%20waterproofer
Record 3, Key term(s)
- roofer and water-proofer
- water-proofer and roofer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- couvreur-applicateur d'enduits hydrofuges
1, record 3, French, couvreur%2Dapplicateur%20d%27enduits%20hydrofuges
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- couvreuse-applicatrice d'enduits hydrofuges 1, record 3, French, couvreuse%2Dapplicatrice%20d%27enduits%20hydrofuges
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Roofs (Building Elements)
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Roofers and shinglers
1, record 4, English, Roofers%20and%20shinglers
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Roofers install, repair or replace flat roofs as well as shingles, shakes or other roofing tiles on sloped roofs. Shinglers install and replace shingles, tiles and similar coverings on sloped roofs. They are employed by roofing and general contractors, or they may be self-employed. 1, record 4, English, - Roofers%20and%20shinglers
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
7291: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 4, English, - Roofers%20and%20shinglers
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Couvreurs/couvreuses et poseurs/poseuses de bardeaux
1, record 4, French, Couvreurs%2Fcouvreuses%20et%20poseurs%2Fposeuses%20de%20bardeaux
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les couvreurs installent, réparent ou remplacent des toits plats ainsi que des bardeaux, des bardeaux de fente et d'autres tuiles sur des toits en pente. Les poseurs de bardeaux installent et remplacent des bardeaux, des tuiles et des recouvrements similaires sur des toits en pente. Ils travaillent pour des entrepreneurs en toitures, des entrepreneurs en bâtiment ou ils peuvent être des travailleurs autonomes. 1, record 4, French, - Couvreurs%2Fcouvreuses%20et%20poseurs%2Fposeuses%20de%20bardeaux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
7291 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 4, French, - Couvreurs%2Fcouvreuses%20et%20poseurs%2Fposeuses%20de%20bardeaux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-11-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Equipment
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hot stuff carrier
1, record 5, English, hot%20stuff%20carrier
correct, jargon, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- hot asphalt carrier 2, record 5, English, hot%20asphalt%20carrier
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hoistable hot stuff carrier ... 55 gallon capacity. Fully insulated to retain heat. 21/2" draincock. Two 400 x 8" smooth pneu.tires. Two 10 x 2.75" semi-pneu.tires. Weight 240 lbs. 3, record 5, English, - hot%20stuff%20carrier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hot stuff; hot : A roofer's term for hot asphalt. 4, record 5, English, - hot%20stuff%20carrier
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hot stuff carrier: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 5, record 5, English, - hot%20stuff%20carrier
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de chantier
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- transporteur d'asphalte chaud
1, record 5, French, transporteur%20d%27asphalte%20chaud
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transporteur d'asphalte chaud : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 2, record 5, French, - transporteur%20d%27asphalte%20chaud
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-11-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Petroleum Asphalts
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hot asphalt
1, record 6, English, hot%20asphalt
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hot stuff 2, record 6, English, hot%20stuff
correct, jargon
- hot 2, record 6, English, hot
correct, noun, jargon
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mopping: The application of hot asphalt with a mop or mechanical applicator to the substrate or to the plies of a bituminous. 2, record 6, English, - hot%20asphalt
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Hot stuff" or "hot" : A roofer's term for hot asphalt. 2, record 6, English, - hot%20asphalt
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hot asphalt: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 3, record 6, English, - hot%20asphalt
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Bitumes
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- asphalte chaud
1, record 6, French, asphalte%20chaud
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans la plupart des méthodes de couverture comportant l'emploi de ces émulsions, on préconise un processus initial identique. Il consiste à appliquer, sur la plate-forme du toit ou sur l'isolant de la couverture, une chape de base constituée par un feutre recouvert d'asphalte. L'adhérence est obtenue par l'emploi d'asphalte chaud ou froid. 2, record 6, French, - asphalte%20chaud
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
asphalte chaud : terme uniformisé par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 3, record 6, French, - asphalte%20chaud
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-07-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Roofs (Building Elements)
- Waterproofing (Construction)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- bituminous membrane
1, record 7, English, bituminous%20membrane
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Modified bituminous roofing systems. Modified bituminous membranes can be employed in a cariety of roof systems. The membrane’s ability to resist punctures varies with reinforcement and temperature. 2, record 7, English, - bituminous%20membrane
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Mopping : the application of hot bitumen, with a roofer's hand mop or mechanical applicator, to the substrate or to the felts of a bituminous membrane. 3, record 7, English, - bituminous%20membrane
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
- Étanchéité (Construction)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- membrane bitumineuse
1, record 7, French, membrane%20bitumineuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- membrane de bitume 2, record 7, French, membrane%20de%20bitume
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Membrane d'étanchéité généralement composée d'une armature ou d'un géotextile recouvert d'une couche de bitume. 2, record 7, French, - membrane%20bitumineuse
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Du fait de l'achèvement des travaux de couverture des ouvrages de stockage et de la mise en place de la membrane bitumineuse assurant l'étanchéité, les eaux pluviales sont destinées à être dirigées vers la Sainte-Hélène. Les eaux à risque seront envoyées vers la canalisation de rejet en mer de COGEMA. 3, record 7, French, - membrane%20bitumineuse
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Complexes de couverture bitumineux modifiés. Les membranes bitumineuses modifiées peuvent s'employer pour diverses couvertures. L'aptitude de la membrane à résister à la perforation dépend de l'armature et de la température. 4, record 7, French, - membrane%20bitumineuse
Record 7, Key term(s)
- membrane bitumée
- membrane bituminée
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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