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Book Synopsis
This text covers types of roofs; roofing and reroofing; roof and attic insulation and ventilation; skylights and roof openings; dormer construction; roof flashing details and more. It also contains information on code requirements, underlaying and attic ventilation.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

1. Types of Roofs 1

2. Roofing and Reroofing 11

3. Roof Deck Preparation 61

4. Roof and Attic Ventilation 77

5. Skylights and Roof Openings 101

6. Dormer Construction 123

7. Roof Flashing Details 153

8. Applying Strip Shingles 189

9. Applying Specialty Shingles 239

10. Roll Roofing 265

11. Built-Up Roofing 285

12. Wood Shingle and Shake Roofing 309

13. Slate Roofing 355

14. Tile Roofing 379

15. Installing Gutters and Downspouts 427

16. Roofing for Historic Buildings 453

17. Historic Wooden Shingle Roofs 481

References 513

Index 521

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 01/10/1992
      ISBN13: 9780025178519, 978-0025178519
      ISBN10: 0025178512
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This text covers types of roofs; roofing and reroofing; roof and attic insulation and ventilation; skylights and roof openings; dormer construction; roof flashing details and more. It also contains information on code requirements, underlaying and attic ventilation.

      Table of Contents

      Foreword vii

      1. Types of Roofs 1

      2. Roofing and Reroofing 11

      3. Roof Deck Preparation 61

      4. Roof and Attic Ventilation 77

      5. Skylights and Roof Openings 101

      6. Dormer Construction 123

      7. Roof Flashing Details 153

      8. Applying Strip Shingles 189

      9. Applying Specialty Shingles 239

      10. Roll Roofing 265

      11. Built-Up Roofing 285

      12. Wood Shingle and Shake Roofing 309

      13. Slate Roofing 355

      14. Tile Roofing 379

      15. Installing Gutters and Downspouts 427

      16. Roofing for Historic Buildings 453

      17. Historic Wooden Shingle Roofs 481

      References 513

      Index 521

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