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Counterflashing

Scope note

Strips of sheet metal, often built into masonry and turned down over other flashing; used to prevent water from entering the joints and exposed upturned edges of base flashing on a roof. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30002292

Broader Terms used

flashing (building components)

Created

13yrs ago

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