indemnify. 1  to compensate for damage or loss sustained, expense incurred, etc. 2  to guard or secure against anticipated loss; give security against (future damage or liability).
Counter-flashing (or cover flashing, cap flashing) is a term used when there are two parallel pieces of flashing employed together such as on a chimney, where the counter-flashing is built into the chimney and overlaps a replaceable piece of base flashing.
1 Channel flashing is shaped like a U or channel to catch water such as where the edge of a tile roof meets a wall. 2  Through wall flashing â Spans the thickness of the wall and directs water to weep holes. 3  Cap flashing (drip cap) often used above windows and doors.  Drip edge â A metal used at the edges of a roof.