Avoiding corrosion under metal roofs
Language: English Series: Building Technology & Management ; 25(5) October/November 1987, 4-11(4)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: Reviews research undertaken jointly by the BRE, the BSI, the Lead Development Association and the Lead Contractors` Association on the corrosion of lead roofs due to condensation . Describes the advantages of using the warm roof method of construction, though stresses that there is a risk of sub-atmospheric pressure drawing in rainwater. To overcome this problem the Building Research Establishment, Department of the Environment, Lead Development Association and Lead Contractors` Association have put forward a proposal of a ventilated warm roof for inclusion in the revision of BS 5250 . Concludes by considering problems of poor design and workmanship.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Reviews research undertaken jointly by the BRE, the BSI, the Lead Development Association and the Lead Contractors` Association on the corrosion of lead roofs due to condensation . Describes the advantages of using the warm roof method of construction, though stresses that there is a risk of sub-atmospheric pressure drawing in rainwater. To overcome this problem the Building Research Establishment, Department of the Environment, Lead Development Association and Lead Contractors` Association have put forward a proposal of a ventilated warm roof for inclusion in the revision of BS 5250 . Concludes by considering problems of poor design and workmanship.