Roof Construction Manual-Hardcover

The Roof – Weather Protection and Climate-Regulating Skin

Extend your knowledge to obtain a command of roof construction and the design skills that will enable you to address this complex topic.

- New energy requirements: Passive and active means of energy saving
- From thatched to membrane roof construction: 13 different roof coverings with the appropriate forms of construction and details
- New trends in building: With a greatly extended coverage of glass and planted roofs
- Refurbishment: Choosing the correct technique for the required results
- The roof as a fifth facade: 11 classics and 27 new example projects, with all important construction details colour illustrations

Authors: Eberhard Schunck, Hans-Jochen Oster, Rainer Barthel, Kurt Kießl