roof something over

roof something over
roof something over
to build a roof over something; to provide something with a roof. •

After the destructive storm they had to roof the shed over so that the cow would have some shelter.

We will roof over the patio and turn the area into a porch.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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