Flashing

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002326",
  "term": "Flashing",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Thin pieces of impervious material installed to prevent water from penetrating a structure at joints or intersections, such as where a roof meets a wall, chimney, or skylight. It directs water away from vulnerable areas, forming a weather-resistant seal. Flashing is made from materials like galvanized steel, aluminum, copper, or flexible synthetic membranes, with the specific material and profile chosen based on the location and adjacent building components.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "see_also": [
    "apron flashing",
    "base flashing",
    "cap flashing",
    "chimney flashing",
    "counterflashing",
    "flashing collar",
    "step flashing"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Anschlussblech",
    "es": "tapajuntas",
    "fr": "solin"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/flashing/"
}