Flat Roofs

Synopsis: Traces the development of flat roofs and identifies the principles and practice of modern construction. Extensive site footage follows the construction of several different types of flat roof and simple computer graphics explain the function of components such as sheathing layers, insulation and vapour checks. Topics include: Lead roofing; Built-up felt ; Manufacture of built-up felts; Asphalt; Single ply membranes.
Series: House Construction, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of production: 1998
Uses: Students of the built environment.
Subjects: Civil Engineering & Building
Keywords: building materials; construction engineering; domestic architecture; houses; building; roofs - flat

Name: University of the West of England, The Video Project
Contact: Duncan Marshall or Steve Brown
Email: Steve.Brown@uwe.ac.uk
Web: http://environment.uwe.ac.uk/video/index.htm External site opens in new window
Phone: 0117 328 3008
Address: Faculty of Environment & Technology
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay Campus
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Notes: A continuing series of video productions on domestic building construction and another on building history and conservation. Sale on DVD or as Windows Media, Quicktime or Flash files.

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