Doppelstehfalz
English translation: double standing seam
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| 18:15 May 12, 2005 |
| German to English translations [PRO] Tech/Engineering - Mechanics / Mech Engineering / Metalworking | |||||
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|  Selected response from: itaharold Germany Local time: 03:01 | ||||
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| 4 | double fold |
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23 mins confidence: 
double fold Explanation: The metal is folded back on itself, i.e. through 360°. Lots of refs in Google. |
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10 hrs confidence:
double standing seam Explanation: "Standing seam" is the standard term used in metal roofing technology. Do NOT use fold! Greetings! (also) Harold -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 10 hrs 36 mins (2005-05-13 04:52:09 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- Note: Winkelfalz = elbow seam |
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