Roof and exterior report terms

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• Ice damMeltwater refreezes at the roof edge and forms a dam.
• Missing kick-out flashingA roof-edge diverter that sends water into the gutter is missing.
• Missing step flashingFlashing at a roof-to-wall joint is missing.
• Missing weep holesDrainage openings at the bottom of brick veneer are absent.
• Roof penetration flashingFlashing seals around objects passing through the roof.
• Weather-resistant barrierThe wall drainage layer works with flashing to carry water out.
• Weep screedA perforated metal strip at the base of a stucco wall drains water.