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Construction of durable and watertight soldered sheet metal joints is difficult to achieve in a field environment where dust, dirt, debris and other contaminants can limit the effectiveness and quality of the soldered joint.
Architectural sheet metal components such as flat-seam roofing and flashings must be joined properly to maintain durable and reliable watertight assemblies.
