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.

1-Weather Effects on Roofing Systems2-Understanding Your Roofing and Cladding Systems3-Building Envelope & Roofing Structure4-Roofing Construction Materials5-Insulation & Waterproofing Membranes6-Energy System Calculations7-Fasteners & Flashings: Holding the Roof on the Roof8-Penetrations Through the Roofing System9-Roofing Project Management10-Convention and Unconventional Roofing Structures11-Warranty and Maintenance of Roofing Systems12-Roofing People13-Roofing Safety & Liability14-Industry Trade AssociationsGlossary of Roofing TerminologyBibliographyIndex

This manual has been designed specifically to guide the facility manager in making the best decisions regarding roofing systems replacements, repairs and upgrades. The full scope of current roofing applications and building envelope technologies are covered in detail, including both conventional and non-conventional roofing structures. You should learn about the developments in roofing materials and cladding systems, as well as how factors such as weather conditions and thermal expansion and contraction impact roofing design and material selection. Other topics include insulation and waterproofing membrane requirements, energy system calculations, fasteners and flashings, local codes and standards, life cycles of roofing systems, environmental considerations, roofing project management, warranty and maintenance of roofing systems, and roofing safety and liability. This book should provide a welcome resource for the facility manager seeking to modify, add to or improve his/her facility's roofing systems.

This guide, the third edition of the NFRCs guide to good practice, is an accessible and practical code of practice in the application, design and installation of profiled sheeting and wall and roof cladding. The UK has developed very cost-effective methods of erecting and cladding factory, warehouse and storage buildings. This book distills the knowledge of many of the leading experts in this area of construction with hands-on site experience. Profiled Sheet Roofing and Cladding, Third edition sets out principles whereby all necessary components can be successfully integrated to provide a weather-tight external envelope that meets all the required performance standards. The special requirements of insulated structures are also considered. It gives up-to-date advice and information which takes account of the exceptional requirements specified and the consequent developments which have occured since the second edition was published in 1991. Written for all construction professionals concerned with getting the best value solution for their profiled sheet clad buildings, the guide aims to assist in increasing cooperation between the designer and contractor and to inform all members of the building team about the abilities and applications of products.

Based on investigations across Europe and North America, this report addresses the key areas of interest to architects, engineers, manufacturers, installers and building owners.Recommendations are given on the specification of appropriate materials (including insurance and guarantee arrangements), design guidance, installation and maintenance and on the need for training of installers. Areas requiring further research and standardisation are also identified.