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Gravel stop

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002635

A metal flashing component installed at the perimeter of a low-slope roof to retain gravel ballast and prevent water from flowing back under the roofing membrane. It typically features a vertical flange that extends above the roof surface and a horizontal flange that secures it to the deck. This component directs rainwater into the gutter system or off the roof edge.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-002635
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectConstruction
TranslationsGerman: Kiesblech; Spanish: corta-grava; French: arrêt de gravier
Record as JSON
{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002635",
  "term": "Gravel stop",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A metal flashing component installed at the perimeter of a low-slope roof to retain gravel ballast and prevent water from flowing back under the roofing membrane. It typically features a vertical flange that extends above the roof surface and a horizontal flange that secures it to the deck. This component directs rainwater into the gutter system or off the roof edge.",
  "subject": "Construction",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Kiesblech",
    "es": "corta-grava",
    "fr": "arrêt de gravier"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/gravel-stop/"
}

Record 2,901 of 7,361 in Industrial and trades terminology (MLC-0113). Request the full dataset.