Roofing
Roofing
- 1987
- Building Supplement 29 May 1987, (66) .
Starts with an examination of the causes of warm deck lead roof failures in churches; reports on the development of computerised roof design and layout packages and compares natural slate / clay tiles and man-made materials. Looks at how modern technology can provide roofs which wear well, while maintaining traditional good looks; describes how pvc can remedy problems caused by flat roofs. Traces the evolution of rooflight domes, advising on installation; describes the construction of the glass roof over Edinburgh`s new Waverley Market Centre. Looks at common roof design problems and solutions and current BRE research on snow and wind loads on industrial buildings.(Loan)
BUILDING DEFECTS
GLASS
SNOW LOADS
TIMBER ROOFING
Starts with an examination of the causes of warm deck lead roof failures in churches; reports on the development of computerised roof design and layout packages and compares natural slate / clay tiles and man-made materials. Looks at how modern technology can provide roofs which wear well, while maintaining traditional good looks; describes how pvc can remedy problems caused by flat roofs. Traces the evolution of rooflight domes, advising on installation; describes the construction of the glass roof over Edinburgh`s new Waverley Market Centre. Looks at common roof design problems and solutions and current BRE research on snow and wind loads on industrial buildings.(Loan)
BUILDING DEFECTS
GLASS
SNOW LOADS
TIMBER ROOFING