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Schindler Roofing Inc. feels strongly about our customers having the ability to make an educated decision of a roof solution. We understand the roofing industy terminology can be confusing for consumers. For your convenience, Schindler Roofing is proud to include a ROOFING TERMINOLOGY section on our site.
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Roofing Terminology pg 10
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UL
Underwriters Laboratories Inc. A testing facility, which certifies roofing and other materials have met certain criteria. |
Ultraviolet / UV
Invisible light radiation, adjacent ot the violet end of the visible spectrum with wavelengths from about 200 to 400 nanometres |
Underlayment
An asphalt saturated felt, or other sheet type material installed between the roof deck and other roofing materials. Underlayments are also a second line of defense in shedding water on steep sloped roofs. |
Valley
The area (internal angle) formed by the intersection of two sloping roof planes. |
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