The Roofing and Cladding Systems Handbook: A Guide for Facility Managers (2nd Edition) - Hardcover

Reid, Robert N.; Reid, Robert; Press, Fairmont

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0130263575 ISBN 13: 9780130263575

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1999

Synopsis

The facility manager's complete guide to roofing materials, design, repair, replacement and project management. Here is the first detailed manual designed specifically to guide the facility manager in making the best decisions regarding roofing systems replacements, repairs and upgrades. The full scope of current roofing applications and building envelope technologies are covered in detail, including both conventional and non-conventional roofing structures. You'll learn about the latest developments in roofing materials and cladding systems, as well as how factors such as weather conditions and thermal expansion and contraction impact roofing design and material selection. Other topics include insulation and waterproofing membrane requirements, energy system calculations, fasteners and flashings, local codes and standards, life cycles of roofing systems, environmental considerations, roofing project management, and warranty and maintenance of roofing systems, and roofing safety and liability.

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The facility manager's complete guide to roofing materials, design, repair, replacement and project management.

Here is the first detailed manual designed specifically to guide the facility manager in making the best decisions regarding roofing systems replacements, repairs and upgrades. The full scope of current roofing applications and building envelope technologies are covered in detail, including both conventional and non-conventional roofing structures. You'll learn about the latest developments in roofing materials and cladding systems, as well as how factors such as weather conditions and thermal expansion and contraction impact roofing design and material selection. Other topics include insulation and waterproofing membrane requirements, energy system calculations, fasteners and flashings, local codes and standards, life cycles of roofing systems, environmental considerations, roofing project management, and warranty and maintenance of roofing systems, and roofing safety and liability.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0130263575
• ISBN 13: 9780130263575
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 288