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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

Online availability

URI
http://environment.uwe.ac.uk/video/wmv.html
Price
£275.00 + VAT (series of 15)
Delivery
Download

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£65.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
27 minutes
Year
2005

Sponsor

Name

University of the West of England, Faculty of the Built Environment

Distributor

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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