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Download or read book An Introduction to Roofing Systems for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2022-10-09 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.