Attika

attic parapet

noun AT-ee-kah Rare

Origin: from Latin via architectural vocabulary

Also means

low wall at flat-roof edge

Usage Note

Attika is the low wall that rises above the roof level on a flat-roofed building, concealing the roof edge and drainage; it must be carefully waterproofed to prevent water ingress at the parapet cap.

Examples

"Die Attika des Flachdachbaus wurde mit Aluminium verkleidet und abgedichtet."

Natural Translation

The attic parapet of the flat-roof building was clad with aluminium and sealed.

Literal Translation

The attic-parapet of the flat-roof-building was with aluminium clad and sealed.

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