roofing material

Top structure components

Roofing material is any substance used to cover and protect the top of a building from weather.

Common options include asphalt shingles, metal panels, clay tiles, slate, and rubber membranes.

The choice depends on climate, building style, and budget: The contractor recommended metal roofing material for its durability in high winds.

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bamboo · clay tiles · slate · asphalt shingles · cedar · copper roofing · rubber · tar paper · metal roofing · sheet metal · membrane · copper · corrugated · fiberglass · pollination · inflorescence · handicrafts · tin

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Opposites
building component position

roofing materialbasement waterproofing

Sealing below-grade spaces against moisture

subfloor · wall cladding

structural vs. covering function

roofing materialrafters

Sloped roof beams

roof trusses · load-bearing structure · roof decking · purlins · roof deck

Family

material, roof

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G