Roofing
Language: English Series: Building ; Supplement 7 November 1986(66) LOANPublication details: Supplement 7 November 1986(66) LOANSubject(s): Summary: Begins with stressing that the roof should be an integral part of any design concept for a building. Goes on to give guidance on choosing roofing membranes as confusion can lead to incorrect specification. Reviews bituminous systems for repairing flat roofs and provides advice on how to guard against premature roof failures. Looks at the complications of placing new roofs on old structures and the problems which emerge with pitched roof design . Notes also which forms of wildlife can be found living in roofs. Concludes with case studies and products. Refers throughout to further reading and relevant British Standards. Photos.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37058 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 30029875 |
Begins with stressing that the roof should be an integral part of any design concept for a building. Goes on to give guidance on choosing roofing membranes as confusion can lead to incorrect specification. Reviews bituminous systems for repairing flat roofs and provides advice on how to guard against premature roof failures. Looks at the complications of placing new roofs on old structures and the problems which emerge with pitched roof design . Notes also which forms of wildlife can be found living in roofs. Concludes with case studies and products. Refers throughout to further reading and relevant British Standards. Photos.