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counterflashing

/ˈkaʊntəˌflæʃɪŋ/

/ˈkaʊntərˌflæʃɪŋ/

counterflashingnoun

counterflashings

Translations

The roofer installed counterflashing to prevent water from seeping into the chimney.

Кровельщик установил фартук, чтобы предотвратить проникновение воды в дымоход.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

roof flashing

cap flashing

wall flashing

step flashing

apron flashing

counterflashingadjective

/ˈkaʊntəˌflæʃɪŋ/

/ˈkaʊntərˌflæʃɪŋ/

Used attributively before nouns to describe materials, details, etc., connected with counterflashing.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms