A detailed guide to installing high performance felt and torch on roofs, for both DIY enthusiasts and professional roofers. From safety precautions, to the tips and tricks to keep a flat roof water-tight for many years, Felt and Torch on Roofing will teach the novice how to successfully complete their first felt roof to a high standard, and provide the professional with new techniques to undertaking the best quality work on felt and torch on roofing. With step-by-step guidance and photographs throughout, the book covers selecting the felt, tools and fixings, and guidance on which materia. �Read more...
Content: Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Introduction; Chapter One: Preparation; Chapter Two: Fixings, Firrings and Finishing; Chapter Three: Materials; Chapter Four: Quoting for Jobs; Chapter Five: Welding and Sealing; Chapter Six: Cutting and Forming Welted Drips; Chapter Seven: Internal Corners; Chapter Eight: External Corners; Chapter Nine Penetrations and Protrusions; Chapter Ten: Outlets; Chapter Eleven: Detailing Internal and External Arcs; Chapter Twelve: Concrete and Box Gutters; Chapter Thirteen: Method of Work; Chapter Fourteen: Repairs. Chapter Fifteen: Lead Work and ChasingChapter Sixteen: Practice, Personalizing and Pride; Glossary; Further Reading; Index.
Abstract:
A detailed guide to installing high performance felt and torch on roofs. From safety precautions, to the tips and tricks to keep a flat roof water-tight for many years, it teaches the novice how to successfully complete their first felt roof to a high standard, and provides the professional with new techniques to undertake the best quality work. �Read more...
