Glossary group: L

Latch

March 5, 2021
Mike

A beveled metal tongue operated by a spring-loaded knob or lever. The tongue’s bevel lets you close the door and engage the locking mechanism, if any, without using a key. Contrasts with dead bolt.

Lap

March 5, 2021
Mike

To cover the surface of one shingle or roll with another.

Landing

March 5, 2021
Mike

A platform between flights of stairs or at the termination of a flight of stairs. Often used when stairs change direction. Normally no less than 3 ft. X 3 ft. square.

Laminating

March 5, 2021
Mike

Bonding together two or more layers of materials.

Laminated shingles

March 5, 2021
Mike

Shingles that have added dimensionality because of extra layers or tabs, giving a shake-like appearance. May also be called “architectural shingles” or “three-dimensional shingles.”

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