Flashing

Construction glossary · Core terms

Core terms · definition

Thin water-resistant material installed at joints and transitions (roof-to-wall, around windows and penetrations) to direct water away and prevent leaks into the assembly.

Source: InterNACHI — Inspection Glossary: Flashing

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