counterflashing

UK
/ˈkaʊntəˌflæʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌflæʃɪŋ/

Translations

counterflashingnoun
counterflashings
pl
The roofer installed counterflashing to prevent water from seeping into the chimney.
Кровельщик установил фартук, чтобы предотвратить проникновение воды в дымоход.
Synonyms
roof flashing
cap flashing
wall flashing
step flashing
apron flashing
counterflashingadjective
UK
/ˈkaʊntəˌflæʃɪŋ/
US
/ˈkaʊntərˌflæʃɪŋ/
Used attributively before nouns to describe materials, details, etc., connected with counterflashing.

Definitions

counterflashingnoun
A strip of metal or other material used to cover and protect the upper edge of a roof flashing, preventing water from seeping behind it.
The roofer installed counterflashing to ensure that the roof was watertight and protected from leaks.
counterflashingadjective
Relating to or used as counterflashing; describing materials, details, or work associated with covering the upper edge of flashing.
The contractor specified counterflashing tape for the vulnerable joints.