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.
Step flashing protects the joints between the roof deck and chimneys or dormers. Step flashing fits to each course of shingles and appears to âstepâ up the wall of the chimney. Vent pipe flashing fits over flues or pipes.