Roofs and Roofing: Design and Specification Handbook

This book provides a general introduction to every aspect of commercial, industrial and domestic roofing. It presents basic guidance on all the common types of roofing, their properties and functions, it discusses how the common roofing materials provide a sheltered, protected environment for a dwelling or an entreprise as well as encompassing all associated engineering topics such as acoustics, fire performance, thermal insulation and the aesthetic implications of roofing design.