Engineering & Science

Roofs and Roofing: Design and Specification Handbook David T. Coates, Roofing Consultant, Worcester
234 × 156 mm; 238pp; paperback 112 illustrations; ISBN 1-870325-11-7 £27.50 Description -|- Contents -|- Reviews	Order this title
This book provides basic guidance on all the common types of roofing, and on the associated important features, functions and properties of roofs. Each chapter provides a simple introduction and explanation to a particular topic with ample illustrations.			Readership: Students of building or architecture, those new to the roofing industry; roofing professionals seeking information outside their own speciality.

Contents: History -|- Roof configuration -|- Tiles, slates and shingles -|- Profiled sheets -|- Fully supported metal -|- Fully supported membranes -|- Lining systems -|- Thermal insulation -|- Vapour control -|- Natural lighting -|- Roof openings -|- Flashings -|- Accessories -|- Acoustics -|- Fire performance -|- Roof loading -|- Rainwater goods -|- Site operations.

What the reviews say:

'...an admirable publication... It is an absolute must for the architect, planner, quantity surveyor, builder and tradesman .. and will spend a greater porportion of its working life on the desk rather than on the bookshelf.' Faculty of Building

'It is perhaps the most comprehensive book on our specialist trade ... I must commend this book to all students of roofing, ... to roofing companies, building schools, colleges, training centres, architects and students ... (it) contains a wealth of information on all roofing disciplines and a lifetime in the industry would be needed to glean the same degree of knowledge. So go out and buy it!' RCI Magazine

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