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Asbestos Cement Slates in Contemporary Archtiecture

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Abstract
Technical and architectural role of the roof. Integration with the environment. Concept of the ventilated roof and outline of a new system to improve the thermal insulation of a building and at the same time protect the structural elements in the roof are based on Eternit's continuing research program in Europe. Experience concerning the physics of cold pitched roofs. Heat insulation, fire resistance and advantages of the roof-lining. Saving of calorific energy. Examples of applications in roofing. Examples of applications in wall facings. Screening of diagrams, reports on trials: photographs of the most impressive applications in Europe.
Date
9/1974
Author(s)
Nijs, L
Page(s)
Paper 27
Keyword(s)
asbestos; cement slate; cold pitch roofs; insulation; fire resistance;


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