An Introduction to Roofing Systems

By J. Paul Guyer

Introductory technical guidance for civil and architectural engineers interested in roofing systems for buildings. 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 OF POSSIBLE 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1980372217
• ISBN13: 9781980372219
• Release Date: February 2018
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"