TL;DR
A termination bar is a slotted metal or rigid PVC strip mechanically fastened across the top edge of a roof membrane, flashing, or waterproofing sheet where it ends against a wall or curb, clamping the material so it cannot peel away. The bar gets screwed or anchored on close centers and capped with a bead of compatible sealant along its top lip.
What it means
A termination bar is a slotted metal or rigid PVC strip mechanically fastened across the top edge of a roof membrane, flashing, or waterproofing sheet where it ends against a wall or curb, clamping the material so it cannot peel away. The bar gets screwed or anchored on close centers and capped with a bead of compatible sealant along its top lip. On EPDM and TPO roofs and crawl space liners alike, it is what turns a glued edge into a permanently restrained one.
Where it sits in the glossary
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Why Ohio homeowners should know it
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