User:Msollmann/reglet sandbox

Reglet is an underdeveloped article with no contributions on its "Talk" page. The sources are legitimate and reliable, however, the information provided on the WikiPedia article is vague, and raises more questions than its answers. Reglet supposedly has two architectural definitions, while also having synonymous words used in different countries, which raises the issue of weather or not it means a reglet is applied to more construction methods beyond the two definitions provided. The article substantially lacks any images or diagrams to aid in understanding what/how a reglet works according to its provided definitions, let alone convey what it looks like.

While providing more thorough definitions would enlighten the article, I also believe a number of sketches/diagrams explaining how a reglet works both in flashing and wall panel construction would be the most beneficial addition. The article should be divided up into context paragraphs (paragraph per definition). There should also be a section expanding upon synonymous words used with reglet, and any information/WikiPedia article links to expand upon those words as well.

Historical and contemporary application references/examples may be beneficial.

Edit: There is also "Reglet Flashing", the bottom portion of flashing that provided a drip edge, according to several drawings. "Face reglet" according to Cash, Carl G. Roofing Failures. London: Spon, 2003, which may be applicable to this page

Possible biographical sources: Cash, Carl G. Roofing Failures. London: Spon, 2003. Allen, Edward, and Patrick Rand. Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructibility, Aesthetics. Hoboken: Wiley, 2016. Architectural Sheet Metal Manual. Chantilly, VA: Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, 2012. Allen, Edward; Rand, Patrick. Architectural Detailing: Function, Constructibility, Aesthetics http://barleypfeiffer.com/the-modern-wall-base-4-ways/ https://www.riversidesheetmetal.net/flashing-metal/masonry/reglet/ https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reglet

http://www.fickbros.com/importance-counterflashing-masonry-walls/

Existing Reglet WikiPedia Article: In architecture a reglet is 1.) a thin, flat band relating to mouldings[1] or 2.) a groove in a wall or parapet for receiving the top edge of a flashing.[2] In this usage it is also called a raggle[3] and may be related to regle, a groove. If a flashing is simply applied to a surface then it is called a face reglet.[4]

Flashing reglets secure a receiver counter flashing or the roofing membrane and must contain a sealant to secure the material.[5] The reglet counter flashing allows for the roofing material to be removed for re-roofing.

Usually, in the U.S.A., when reglet is pronounced, the T is not silent. Alternative descriptions used by tradesmen include "rivlet", or "rivulet". In modern, budget construction where low slope roofing and parapets are used, reglet and coping can comprise the majority of flashing costs.

New Article:

Reglet defines two architectural components that are found on the interior and exterior of a building.

On the interior, it is a thin moulding applied to a wall in a reveal that either separates two panels or separates the wall from the ceiling or floor. This moulding can either be plastic or metal, and is typically used as a decorative component.[1] It can be of varying widths or depths to create a stronger visual effect on the wall.

On the exterior, it is known as "reglet flashing" which is applied along a wall or parapet that meets the roof in order to deflect water from infiltrating the brick. The flashing is typically made out of either copper or lead-coated copper.[2] The flashing is received in a cut in the mortar joint between two bricks; this reveal in the mortar can be referred to as a reglet as well.

In this usage it is also called a raggle[3] and may be related to regle, a groove. If a flashing is simply applied to a surface then it is called a face reglet.[4]

Flashing reglets secure a receiver counter flashing or the roofing membrane and must contain a sealant to secure the material.[5] The reglet counter flashing allows for the roofing material to be removed for re-roofing.