Roofing
Language: English Series: Building ; Supplement 29 May 1987, (66)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: 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)| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37789 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 30046967 |
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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)