Green Roof Systems
Green Roof Systems

Author: Susan Weiler

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-09-28

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 1118174461

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Green Roof Systems goes beyond the fashionable green roof movement and provides solid information on building accessible space, often as important public space, over structure. It offers brief coverage of the entire process, including planning and collaboration, and focuses on the technical aspects of these roof systems, their components, and their applications.

An Introduction to Roofing Systems
An Introduction to Roofing Systems

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2018-02-22

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13:

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Introductory design 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.

An Introduction to Roofing Systems for Professional Engineers
An Introduction to Roofing Systems for Professional Engineers

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2022-10-09

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13:

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Introductory technical guidance for professional engineers, architects and construction managers interested in roofing systems. 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 OFPOSSIBLE 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.

An Introduction to Metal Building, Exterior Insulation and Roofing Systems
An Introduction to Metal Building, Exterior Insulation and Roofing Systems

Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.

Publisher: Guyer Partners

Published: 2021-06-25

Total Pages: 79

ISBN-13:

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Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, architectural engineers, structural engineers and construction managers interested in design and construction of metal buildings and exterior insulation and roofing systems. Here is what is discussed: 1. METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS 2. EXTERIOR INSULATION FINISH SYSTEMS (EIFS) 3. ROOFING SYSTEMS 4. GLOSSARY.

Roofing & Cladding Systems
Roofing & Cladding Systems

Author: Robert N. Reid

Publisher: The Fairmont Press, Inc.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 088173330X

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Annotation. This guide shows facility managers how to conduct a roofing system assessment and choose the optimal roofing system at the minimum cost. Reid, a facility engineer, covers weather effects on roofing systems, roofing construction materials, insulation and weatherproofing membranes, energy system calculations, fasteners and flashings, penetrations through the system membrane, project management, unconventional roofing structure, warranty and maintenance, and safety and liability.