Reglet
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A reglet is an interlocking two-part flashing
between a wall
(or the back side of a parapet
) and a roof
. Reglets usually consist of a receiver flashing affixed to the wall with fasteners and a bead of sealant, and a counter flashing extending from the wall over the roofing material (usually a membrane roof). The counter flashing is removable to allow for the roofing material to be removed for re-roofing.
Some reglets are one piece. Sometimes with two part reglets, the receiver flashing is embedded into masonry walls for long lasting weatherproofing. The term reglet is also sometimes used to describe a long, straight decorative moulding
. The term reglet is derived from the old French word for ruler
, because it is long and straight.
A reglet may also be a groove in a wall to receive flashing. Usually, in the U.S.A., when the word is pronounced, the T is not silent. In modern, budget construction where low slope roofing and parapets are used, reglet and coping
can comprise the majority of flashing costs.
Flashing (weatherproofing)
Flashing refers to thin continuous pieces of sheet metal or other impervious material installed to prevent the passage of water into a structure from an angle or joint...
between a wall
Wall
A wall is a usually solid structure that defines and sometimes protects an area. Most commonly, a wall delineates a building and supports its superstructure, separates space in buildings into rooms, or protects or delineates a space in the open air...
(or the back side of a parapet
Parapet
A parapet is a wall-like barrier at the edge of a roof, terrace, balcony or other structure. Where extending above a roof, it may simply be the portion of an exterior wall that continues above the line of the roof surface, or may be a continuation of a vertical feature beneath the roof such as a...
) and a roof
Roof
A roof is the covering on the uppermost part of a building. A roof protects the building and its contents from the effects of weather. Structures that require roofs range from a letter box to a cathedral or stadium, dwellings being the most numerous....
. Reglets usually consist of a receiver flashing affixed to the wall with fasteners and a bead of sealant, and a counter flashing extending from the wall over the roofing material (usually a membrane roof). The counter flashing is removable to allow for the roofing material to be removed for re-roofing.
Some reglets are one piece. Sometimes with two part reglets, the receiver flashing is embedded into masonry walls for long lasting weatherproofing. The term reglet is also sometimes used to describe a long, straight decorative moulding
Molding (decorative)
Molding or moulding is a strip of material with various profiles used to cover transitions between surfaces or for decoration. It is traditionally made from solid milled wood or plaster but may be made from plastic or reformed wood...
. The term reglet is derived from the old French word for ruler
Ruler
A ruler, sometimes called a rule or line gauge, is an instrument used in geometry, technical drawing, printing and engineering/building to measure distances and/or to rule straight lines...
, because it is long and straight.
A reglet may also be a groove in a wall to receive flashing. Usually, in the U.S.A., when the word is pronounced, the T is not silent. In modern, budget construction where low slope roofing and parapets are used, reglet and coping
Coping
Coping may refer to:* Coping consists of the capping or covering of a wall* Coping is the process of managing stressful circumstances* Coping , a woodworking technique...
can comprise the majority of flashing costs.