Glossary

Cantilever roof

A cantilever roof means any structural part of a building that projects beyond its support and overhang. The Roof is the top covering of a building that prevents the ingress of weather into the building interior.

Ref: 84702/2006-08-20


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Alternative Spellings (Synonyms): roofer, roofs

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