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Base flashing

Scope note

Watertight membranes, along roofs or other flat surfaces, that turn up against and cover the intersection with vertical surfaces, such as chimneys or parapets; the exposed upper edge is normally covered by counterflashing.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002291

Broader Terms used

flashing (building components)

Created

13yrs ago

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