Also means
gable edge
Usage Note
Ortgang is the angled outer edge of a pitched roof at the gable end; special Ortgangziegel or metal flashings close the gap between the roof covering and the gable wall.
Examples
"Am Ortgang werden Spezialziegel verlegt, die den Winddruck aufnehmen."
Natural Translation
Special tiles are laid at the verge to absorb wind pressure.
Literal Translation
At the verge are special-tiles laid that the wind-pressure absorb.
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