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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002635 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Construction |
| Translations | German: Kiesblech; Spanish: corta-grava; French: arrêt de gravier |
Record as JSON
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"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/"
}
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