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roofing

[ roo-fing, roof-ing ]

noun

  1. the act of covering with a roof.
  2. material for roofs.
  3. a roof.


roofing

/ ˈ°ù³ÜË´Úɪŋ /

noun

  1. material used to construct a roof
  2. the act of constructing a roof
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of roofing1

First recorded in 1400–50, roofing is from the late Middle English word rovyng. See roof, -ing 1
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Example Sentences

He specializes in roofing, drywall installation and painting, but worries contractors may not hire him because of his status.

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Two roofing companies have told him there are too few rows of tiles, meaning the overlap isn't sufficient to prevent water ingress.

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Soon after, she hired an independent, licensed roofing company to inspect her roof, which she said found no evidence of algae, mildew, mold or moss.

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"The iron roofing of our house flew off. We panicked and looked for shelter. There were iron sheets, wood and other big objects flying everywhere."

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The roofing company owner asked to be identified only as Julio, because he is undocumented.

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