Manual Of Low Slope Roof Systems

For decades, this manual has been the most widely respected guide to designing, constructing, and maintaining low-slope roofing systems.

This edition has been updated to provide information on pertinent changes in applicable building codes, including recommendations stemming from Hurricane Andrew. It covers all major types of flat, multi-ply, built-up roofing systems that are typically used on commercial and industrial facilities.

Repair Manual for Low-slope Membrane Roof Systems With photos and instructions for more than 150 repairs, your crew will be able to identify problems and permanently repair low-slope roof membranes.

This manual provides best industry practices and technical information about the design, materials and installation techniques applicable to membrane roof systems used in low-slope applications.

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.

This manual provides you with comprehensive information addressing the design, materials and installation techniques applicable to your projects involving low-slope roof system applications.

Often described as the « fifth façade », the flat roof is extremely popular with architects. Its essential task is to shelter the space beneath it from the elements. Beyond this, the use of flat roofs may be optimized by integrating them as green roofs, roof terraces, circulation areas, and even productive solar roofs. In practice, however, their correct and professional realization is a highly exacting task : in addition to providing the planner with basic rules of construction and design, the Flat Roof Manual also supplies an overview of the use and construction types as well as the standard assemblies for flat roofs. Together with the most important standards and bodies of regulations, construction drawings of the principal connection points round out the volume.