roof
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Many outdoor World Cup stadiums are open, with no roof or canopy.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
The state code requires that rooftop solar arrays have rapid shutdown systems that quickly reduce the voltage to a level that makes it safe for first responders to access a roof in an emergency.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Condo owners alleged that the building’s walls had loose bricks and leaks, and that on the penthouse level, the roof and walls were “literally falling apart.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Afterward, I discovered numerous shingles on the front of my roof had been lifted or blown off.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
It had a roof with roll-down side curtains.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
Inspecting roofs, especially distinguishing between wind and hail damage, involves a certain degree of subjective judgment.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Many buildings have caved-in roofs and some appear completely flattened.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
His job is to scare away the pigeons searching for a tasty snack, and to stop them nesting in the roofs of the club buildings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Those who find extensive damage to their roofs might be stuck between two options: filing an insurance claim, which could trigger a premium increase, or coughing up the cash for the necessary repairs or replacement.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
First they saw the roofs of crystal tile that glinted like the sun on rippling water.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
Only decades ago many of the cottages in Scotland’s Highlands were roofed in heather, bracken and marram grass.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 14, 2025
Yeah, I built houses with my parents and I’ve roofed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2025
When we roofed the house, I had to install tin-coated steel flashing to prevent leaks.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 8, 2024
Archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a roofed theatre, market and river port at the site of a Roman town.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2023
It was long and low, chinked together from logs and roofed with sod.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
I then obtained estimates from three roofing companies.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
Its construction-materials segment makes supplies for roofing and insulation, among other things.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
The combination will bring together QXO’s leading positions in roofing, waterproofing, lumber-related building materials, and associated products with TopBuild’s insulation capabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 20, 2026
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
It needs new flooring, and new roofing, new windows and doors and stairs.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
