What is another word for flashings?

Pronunciation: [flˈaʃɪŋz] (IPA)

The word "flashings" generally refers to metal strips used to waterproof and protect critical areas on roofs, such as chimneys, vents, and skylights. Some synonyms for "flashings" include flashing strips, roof flashings, roof trims, flashing tape, and edge trims. These synonyms emphasize the purpose of flashings in providing a secure seal around roof penetrations to prevent water intrusion, ultimately protecting the integrity of the building. In addition, flashing materials come in different materials and shapes, such as lead, copper, aluminum, and custom formed flashings, to suit different types and designs of roofs and to ensure the longevity of the roof system.

What are the hypernyms for Flashings?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Flashings

But, surely, this clear-seeing, to be but for an odd time; and afterward we each again to earnestness in our way with the other; but alway, even when we did make to show indifference, we to be something troubled inwardly with sweet flashings of our bewildered natures.
"The Night Land"
William Hope Hodgson
And alway, as I went, I to see the Land blindly, and oft vague and grey as that I did look at naught real, and again with strange flashings of light, and the glare of fires; and anon to see the Land as it did be, and all odd whiles to have now to me the feel of a dread and monstrous dreaming.
"The Night Land"
William Hope Hodgson
And behold, even as I did be so bitter, there went afar upward in the everlasting night, where did shine the Last Light, the sharp flashings of the Set Speech; and I did warm in my heart a little with hope; for the Master Monstruwacan did see that I was now all discovered, and there to be no more use for silence, and did speak straight and helpful unto me.
"The Night Land"
William Hope Hodgson

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