roofing

noun

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roof·ing | \ ˈrü-fiŋ

, ˈru̇- \

Definition of roofing

: material for a roof

Examples of roofing in a Sentence

asphalt shingles used for roofing He did some roofing in the summer.

Recent Examples on the Web Sebes said that the entire strip center is in need of roofing and parking lot repairs, and more. — cleveland, 1 Oct. 2021 The paint is intended to be used on roofs, including roofing shingles and metal roofs. — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 30 Sep. 2021 If so, the required period-appropriate doors, windows, siding, and roofing typically cost more to maintain and replace. — BostonGlobe.com, 19 Sep. 2021 Perry, a roofing contractor who served three terms in the state House before winning election to the state Senate in 2016, was running for re-election. — Annie Martin, orlandosentinel.com, 18 Aug. 2021 Also sent to prison for embezzlement was Harry Prinzler, a roofing contractor who was Emmerich's Olympic and Socialer Turnverein teammate. — David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 24 July 2021 Five groups that have registered to lobby on House Bill 88, which would require commercial roofing contractors to get licenses from the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board. — cleveland, 13 Sep. 2021 Department of Justice Garcia owns a Miami roofing business, Supreme Aluminum Florida, that employs 14 workers, the lawyers said in the documents. — Antonio Planas, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2021 The torso of the creature was wrapped in a blue roofing tarp. — al, 9 Sep. 2021

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