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Abstract
This manual is a design tool and could be correctly considered as a reference manual. However, the manual is one of a kind in that it can also function as an additional member of the design team. During building design, when the roof system is considered, the manual will guide the architectural team in the proper selection of roof materials and types. the manual covers most of the major components used today to construct and maintain a commercial roof system. When a problem is encountered, either during the roof system design phase or with the roof system as built, this manual will help by providing detailed information on materials and systems. The chapters discuss the characteristics, composition, and properties of particular and specific materials and systems. In addition to technical information on materials, theoritical discussion is provided. Roof theory explains why materials and systems work together in unison or fail due to incompatibility. Thie theoretical understanding suggests design combinations of proper roof materials, leading to complete and correct designs. The manual is created and formatted for the design professional who must be proficient at all crafts and trade design, but who is not concerned with becoming a roof systems expert. The manual addresses most of the major roof systems designed today. The manual does not address composition shingle roofing due to the simplicity of thistype of system, although metal flashings as used with this type of water shedding roof systems are discussed in detail. Single-ply polymeric roof systems are not discussed due to the complexity, magnitude, and specialization of that particular industry. However, many specialty roof materials and systems are discussed, such as clay tile, slate, and copper roofing.
This manual is a design tool and could be correctly considered as a reference manual. However, the manual is one of a kind in that it can also function as an additional member of the design team. During building design, when the roof system is considered, the manual will guide the architectural team in the proper selection of roof materials and types. the manual covers most of the major components used today to construct and maintain a commercial roof system. When a problem is encountered, either during the roof system design phase or with the roof system as built, this manual will help by providing detailed information on materials and systems. The chapters discuss the characteristics, composition, and properties of particular and specific materials and systems. In addition to technical information on materials, theoritical discussion is provided. Roof theory explains why materials and systems work together in unison or fail due to incompatibility. Thie theoretical understanding suggests design combinations of proper roof materials, leading to complete and correct designs. The manual is created and formatted for the design professional who must be proficient at all crafts and trade design, but who is not concerned with becoming a roof systems expert. The manual addresses most of the major roof systems designed today. The manual does not address composition shingle roofing due to the simplicity of thistype of system, although metal flashings as used with this type of water shedding roof systems are discussed in detail. Single-ply polymeric roof systems are not discussed due to the complexity, magnitude, and specialization of that particular industry. However, many specialty roof materials and systems are discussed, such as clay tile, slate, and copper roofing.
Date
0/1998
0/1998
Author(s)
Steve Hardy
Steve Hardy
Page(s)
350
350
Keyword(s)
roof design; BUR; steep slope; design theory; deck; asphalt coal tar; coating; felt; mod bit; metal
roof design; BUR; steep slope; design theory; deck; asphalt coal tar; coating; felt; mod bit; metal