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Old 08-25-2004, 03:35 PM   #1
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Roofing Terminology Around Globe

What unusual terms do you use in your area? What I had always heard called "tar and rag" in Kansas City, is referred to as "dope and minnie" in Chicago.

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Old 08-26-2004, 04:40 AM   #2
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Re: Roofing Terminology Around Globe

The part on the top, we call the ROOF. The WALLS hold it up. We call it a FLOOR that your walking on and that was called a WINDOW you came in. Now what I want to know is where are you going with my TV?

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Old 08-26-2004, 09:33 AM   #3
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Thanks Bob.
U sed th' ruf? thas' th' thing on top, rite? youse git n edukashun heer ever' day!
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Re: Roofing Terminology Around Globe

Yeah in chicago "dope and mini" (sometimes called midi) is common, so is "tar and bandage". When I am talking to a home owner it is "Plastic roof cement and fiber glass reinforcement".
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