noun.
Material used on the outside of a roof, such as shingles.
verb.
Present participle of to roof.
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noun.
the craft of a roofer
noun.
material used to construct a roof
Word Usage
"I would revoke all building codes other than those where a failure of a building can affect neighboring properties: requirements for fire-retardant materials in roofing materials, or inspections to assure the structural integrity of a building taller than its distance from the property line are the sorts of things that come immediately to mind."