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Formed metal or elastomeric sheeting secured on or into a wall, curb, pipe or other surface, to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners.
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counterflashing — coun·ter·flashing … English syllables
counterflashing — ˈkau̇ntə(r)+ˌ noun Etymology: counter + flashing (metal strips) : a strip of sheet metal in the form of an inverted L built into a vertical wall of masonry and bent down over the flashing to make it watertight … Useful english dictionary
apron — apronlike, adj. /ay preuhn/, n. 1. a garment covering part of the front of the body and tied at the waist, for protecting the wearer s clothing: a kitchen apron. 2. Anglican Ch. a similar garment extending to the knees, worn by bishops, deans,… … Universalium
rain collar — noun A counterflashing used to wrap a penetration and prevent water infiltration through the top of the penebration base flashing … Wiktionary
reglet — noun A sheet metal receiver for the attachment of counterflashing. A reglet may be surface mounted, inset into a raggle or embedded behind cladding … Wiktionary
skirt flashing — noun A formed metal counterflashing secured under a mechanical unit or skylight to cover and protect the upper edge of a base flashing and its associated fasteners … Wiktionary
building — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Architectural structure Nouns 1. edifice, structure, construction. See form, production, architecture. 2. house, home, abode. 3. (types of buildings) A frame, prefab, Quonset hut, ranch house, saltbox,… … English dictionary for students
cap flashing — noun Etymology: cap (I) + flashing : counterflashing … Useful english dictionary
flashing block — noun : a terracotta block built into a parapet wall and containing a groove to receive the upper end of roof flashing in order to avoid the use of counterflashing … Useful english dictionary
