noun
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material used to construct a roof
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the act of constructing a roof
Etymology
Origin of roofing
First recorded in 1400–50, roofing is from the late Middle English word rovyng. See roof, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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If they install impact-resistant roofing, some insurance companies will offer homeowners discounted premiums as a reward for disaster-proofing their home.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026
But undertaking a comprehensive renovation — to remove wood decks, install noncombustible siding and roofing, replace windows with multipaned tempered glass, hardscape the land near the house and trim down trees — is expensive.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025
They also said that the EA Maintenance Service had been working closely with the school regarding planned roofing works to the mobile classrooms.
From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025
Home Depot said a lack of storms in the third quarter weighed on its sales particularly for roofing, power generation and plywood and that a weak housing market and consumer uncertainty continued to hurt demand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025
Shadow’s temples felt as if they had been reattached to the rest of his skull with roofing nails, and his vision was blurred.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
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