An Introduction to Roofing Systems

Introductory technical 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.