Definition of "roofing" []

• Materials used in building a roof. (noun)
• A roof. (noun)

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• "I would revoke all building codes other than those where a failure of a building can affect neighboring properties: requirements for fire-retardant materials in roofing materials, or inspections to assure the structural integrity of a building taller than its distance from the property line are the sorts of things that come immediately to mind."
• "In addition to being energy efficient, metal roofing is recognized as a sustainable building material because of its durability, minimum recycled content of 25% and the fact it can be recycled."
• "The hospital is set up simply, with multiple small buildings connected by a network of outdoor paths (covered by tin roofing to keep things dry during the rainy season)."