From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishroofingroof‧ing /ˈruːfɪŋ $ ˈruːf-, ˈrʊf-/ noun [uncountable] 1 TBCmaterial used for making or covering roofs2 the job of building or repairing roofs
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roofing• The second, more complex phase entails strengthening existing brickwork and roofing.• The plaintiff was an experienced workman employed by the defendant roofing contractors.• Built-up felt roofing was one of the materials which suffered most in the early search for cheap solutions.• These flat roofing materials fall into three major categories: built-up felt roofing, mastic asphalt and single-ply membranes.• In addition to the Steetley takeover, the group bought four roofing businesses for a total of £87m.• SureSeam is low pitch steel roofing for high integrity buildings.• Stick down lifting seams with roofing felt adhesive. 