The Design and Construction of Pitched Roofing by Roofing Contractors, The National Federa

The Design and Construction of Pitched Roofing (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781032053141)

Vendor: The National Federa Roofing Contractors
Product type: Books
Format: Hardcover
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The Design and Construction of Pitched Roofing by Roofing Contractors, The National Federa

The Design and Construction of Pitched Roofing

$170.00
The Design and Construction of Pitched Roofing by Roofing Contractors, The National Federa

The Design and Construction of Pitched Roofing

$170.00
Format: Hardcover
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The Design and Construction of Pitched Roofing is the definitive guide to obtaining successful results in pitched roofing construction. Written by a team of experts from the NFRC and the RTA, the representative groups in industry for roofing construction. This guide is fully in line with the latest best site practice, innovations and British and European Standards, to ensure readers are receiving the most up-to-date and accurate information available in the field.

Based on actual teaching practice, the book is highly illustrated throughout to increase accessibility of the text for the reader in its exploration of the practical aspects of roofing. It also includes an extensive glossary of roofing terms for ease of reference. This first edition contains material detailing recent innovations in roofing, in the areas of roof components and envelope performance requirements. It brings together a comprehensive collection of the design, materials specification, and workmanship requirements to construct a successful pitched roof. Including:

  • Up to date design, product and workmanship standards

  • Current best site practice

  • Advances in Health and Safety

  • Current typical scope of works for a Roofing Contractor

  • Broad knowledge of the overall building envelope performance. Specifically, the increasing insulation and air tightness requirements.

Students following Diploma (Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced level) and apprenticeship routes, will find this book to be an invaluable reference source of information which will accompany them throughout their studies. Building professionals concerned with the design, detailing and specification of roofing will also find this book to be an essential reference.

Author: The National Federa Roofing Contractors, The Roof Tile Association
ISBN-10: 1032053143
ISBN-13: 9781032053141
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 01/20/2025
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover

By The National Federa Roofing Contractors
By The National Federa Roofing Contractors
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NFRC (National Federation of Roofing Contractors) is the largest and most influential roofing trade association in the UK, promoting quality contractors and products, ensuring that its members are at the forefront of all roofing developments. NFRC actively ensures that all members offer high standards of workmanship and sound business practice through a strict code of practice and vetting procedure, including site inspections. The Federation also offers training and technical advice, and represents member interests to the wider construction industry and government.

The RTA (Roof Tile Association) represents the concrete and clay roof tile manufacturers in the UK. Its purpose is to share best practice and shape standards in the industry for pitched roofs, as well as providing the latest guidance and information on the use of roof tiles. Their combined knowledge of traditional pitched tiled roofs is now available to share with anyone looking to create the most environmentally responsible, thermally efficient and architecturally inspiring roofs in the UK.

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