noun
- strips of metal or other waterproof material used to prevent water from entering at joints in a roof or wall
Usage: construction; architecture
Examples
- The roofer installed new flashings around the chimney to prevent leaks.
- Metal flashings were placed where the roof meets the wall.
- The contractor checked all the flashings for signs of wear.
- Copper flashings are durable and resist corrosion.
- Water damage occurred because the flashings had deteriorated.
- The building inspector examined the flashings around the skylights.