Woven Valley
January 10

Woven Valley

A valley construction whereby the valley has a woven look which is effected by overlapping alternate courses of shingles from both sides of the valley. Read More

Wire Tie
January 10

Wire Tie

A system for attaching heavy steep slope roofing materials such as slate r tile by using wire fasteners in addition to or in place of… View Article Read More

Windward
January 10

Windward

Facing into the wind. Read More

Wind Uplift
January 10

Wind Uplift

(1) The upward displacement of a section of a roof system or component caused by movement of air from a location of higher air pressure,… View Article Read More

Wind Load
January 10

Wind Load

The force that wind puts on structures. Read More

Wind Clip
January 10

Wind Clip

A clip that slips over the ends of tile, slate and other steep slope roofing materials in order to help prevent wind uplift damage. Read More

Wick
January 10

Wick

To convey liquid by capillary action. Read More

Wet Film Thickness
January 10

Wet Film Thickness

The thickness of an uncured material such as a coating. Read More

Wet Bulb Temperature
January 10

Wet Bulb Temperature

Air temperature in °F as measured by a thermometer with a bulb covered by a damp wick. Read More

Weld
January 10

Weld

To join multiple metal or PVC components together by heat fusion. Read More