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.
Flashing Materials. Flashing can be made of sheet metal, plastic or composite materials. Sheet metal flashing is the most durable, and usually the most expensive choice. Copper or stainless steel can be used as flashing.