"mop-and-flop" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mop-and-flop (uncountable)
  1. (roofing) an application procedure in which roofing elements (insulation boards, felt plies, cap sheets, etc.) are initially placed upside down adjacent to their ultimate location; coated with adhesive or bitumen; and turned over and adhered to the substrate. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Roofing

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