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Roofing Primer

This book summarizes technical data and practical information from a large number of publications, enabling the reader to identify appropriate solutions for almost any given roof construction problem, mainly in developing countries. The procedure of designing a roof and selecting the appropriate material is described in easy-to-use checklists. The manual provides basic information on all roofing design systems and materials, followed by numerous examples from all parts of the world, from cost-efficient solutions to high-tech design. The annex comprises a comprehensive list of addresses, bibliography, conversion factors for international units of measurement and physical data of the roofing material.