An Introduction to Roofing Systems for Professional Engineers
Author | : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. |
Publisher | : Guyer Partners |
Total Pages | : 129 |
Release | : 2022-10-09 |
ISBN-10 | : |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in roofing systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. STARTING POINTS FOR ROOF SYSTEM SELECTION, 2. SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS FOR STEEP ROOFING SYSTEMS, 3. SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS FOR LOW-SLOPE (MEMBRANE) ROOFING, 4. RE-ROOFING AND RE-COVERING, 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, 6. DETAILED INFORMATION, 7. USING PRINCIPAL DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OFPOSSIBLE ROOF SYSTEMS, 8. CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SPECIFYING LOW-SLOPE (HYDROSTATIC) MEMBRANE ROOFING, 9. PRINCIPAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SPECIFYING STEEP-SLOPE (WATERSHEDDING) ROOFING, 10. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA AND DISCUSSION.