A long, wedge-shaped strip of wood placed against the butt ends of existing wood shingles to create a smooth, flat surface. Roofers use them when installing new roofing material directly over an old wood shingle roof to prevent the new layers from telegraphing the uneven steps of the old courses.
Heard on the job
Order a few bundles of feathering strips so we can level out this old cedar roof before laying the asphalt shingles.
Also heard as
- horse-feathers