Roof Maintenance
After a good roof has been delivered to the building owner, it is important for the owner to commit to a program of periodic roof inspections and to follow-up maintenance or …
Tag: Roof
Reroofing
Replacement of existing roofing or installation of a new roof covering over it is usually much more complicated than roofing a new building. Besides issues that are normally considered in design …
Effects of Roof Size, Shape, and Slope
Roof size and shape often dictate material and system selection. For example, if the roof is only 2 or 3 ft wide and several feet long, a system other than …
Building-Code Provisions for Roofs
Designers should be aware of building-code requirements affecting design of the roof. Model building codes and many state and local codes have provisions related to roof systems (for new construction, as …
Need for Familiarity with Roof Design
A common pitfall for designers is lack of familiarity with the principles of roof design. This is manifested in selection of inappropriate materials or systems or inadequate details, or use of …