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Roofing failures

By: Language: English Publication details: London Spon 2003Description: xviii, 253p. 24cmISBN:
  • 041529925X
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 695
Summary: Looks at different types of roofing failure, discussing the source of the problem, the necessary steps to prevent recurrence and the main remediation alternatives. Part one gives an overview of the US roofing industry, highlighting the key segments, sales volume within the low-sloped and steel-sloped markets, and the characteristics of the most popular roofing systems. Part two provides various case studies in roofing technology that illustrate some type of general roofing failure. Includes lists of roofing trade names and roofing industry websites. Bibliography.

Looks at different types of roofing failure, discussing the source of the problem, the necessary steps to prevent recurrence and the main remediation alternatives. Part one gives an overview of the US roofing industry, highlighting the key segments, sales volume within the low-sloped and steel-sloped markets, and the characteristics of the most popular roofing systems. Part two provides various case studies in roofing technology that illustrate some type of general roofing failure. Includes lists of roofing trade names and roofing industry websites. Bibliography.