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roofing material

roofing material

1 3.1
A thing used to cover and protect the top of a building like tiles or metal sheets
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : material de techado
  • When selecting roofing materials, consider their durability and energy efficiency.
  • a variety of roofing materials
  • the most commonly used roofing material

And here I have a piece of zinc, also a roofing material.

Examples

  • This could require expensive repairs, such as removal of roofing materials and replacement of the wood surfaces, including support beams.

    Blog text (32)

  • Technologically, the most exciting advance comes from solar roofing material developed in the past few years.

    Academic text (1999)

  • I want to be able to take the time to watch the roofing materials get delivered to the top of our house.

    Blog text (14)

  • With photovoltaic roofing material, the roof of a building becomes the power plant.

    Academic text (2002)

  • With earthquakes being so frequent and damage caused to roofing materials, it is wise to use an elastomeric type material for movement caused by quakes.

    Blog text (32)

  • Also available are synthetic and natural slate and cedar roofing materials, as well as corrugated or standing-seam metal roof materials.

    Blog text (8)

  • Jason Van Nest, associate professor in the School of Architecture and Design at NYIT, says that the team has developed a way to use plastic water and soda bottles as roofing materials for housing in disaster zones.

    Blog text (16)

  • There are many types of roofing materials that can effectively protect your home from weather damage.

  • Metal is becoming a popular choice for roofing material due to its longevity and low maintenance.

Synonyms

roofing
vsroofing material
  • Specialized
8 2.5

Material used to cover the top of a building, like tiles or metal sheets

is the general term for any material used to protect a building's top
roofing paper
vsroofing material
  • Specialized
1 4.8

A heavy paper covered with tar that keeps a roof dry

is the wider material class not focused only on waterproof layers
slating
vsroofing material
  • Specialized
6.8

Thin flat pieces of rock used to cover a roof

is the broader category not limited to stone pieces
thack
vsroofing material
  • Archaic
9.9

Straw or reeds used to cover roofs and keep them dry

is the general material term, not limited to old straw coverings
covering material
vsroofing material
3.5

A material builders use to cover and protect floors, walls, or roofs

is specific to materials used only for protecting the building top

How Protective

roofing tile
  • Specialized
1 3.4
shingle
22 5.2
roofing material
  • Specialized
1 3.1
roofing paper
  • Specialized
1 4.8
thatch
2 5.9

Surface Forms

roofing material singular
roofing materials plural

Morphology

roofing + material

The meaning 'a building substance used to cover and protect a roof' is directly and transparently derived from 'roofing' (relating to roofs/covering) combined with 'material' (a substance). This is a straightforward compound noun following common composition patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Roofing material is a noun that joins roofing, the work of covering a roof, and material, the things used. Imagine tiles or metal sheets put on top of a house to 'cover' and 'protect' it, and that is why roofing material means a material used to cover and protect a roof.