terneplate

/ˈtɜrnˌpleɪt/
noun
  1. A type of steel or iron sheet coated with terne metal (an alloy of lead and tin), used for roofing, flashing, and other weather-resistant applications.
    • The contractor recommended terneplate for the new roof because it lasts for decades.
    • Terneplate is often used on historic buildings to match the original look.
    • They cut the terneplate into strips for the window flashing.
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