E-Books →The Design and Installation Guide for Roof Tiling

Based on actual teaching practice, this book is highly illustrated throughout to increase the accessibility of the text for the reader in their exploration of the practical aspects of roofing. It also includes an extensive glossary of roofing terms for ease of reference. It brings together a comprehensive collection of the design, material specifications and workmanship requirements to construct a successful tiled pitched roof, including:
* up-to-date design, product and workmanship standards
* current best site practice
* advances in health and safety
* current typical scope of works for a roofing contractor
* broad knowledge of the overall building envelope performance; specifically, the increasing insulation and airtightness requirements.
Students following diploma (Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced levels) and apprenticeship routes will find this book to be an invaluable reference source of information that will accompany them throughout their studies. Building professionals concerned with the design, detailing and specification of roofing will also find this book to be an essential reference.