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FRA - Roofing Handbook  

Index

 
Sheet #
   
Introduction  

1

Roof Systems  

2

Strength and Stability  

3

Fire  

4

Structural Decks and Screeds  

5

Condensation and Vapour Control Layers  

6

Thermal Performance and Control of Moisture  

7

Insulation Boards  

8

Built Up Roofing  

9

Details  

10

Maintenance and Refurbishment  

11

Torch-On Roofing  

12

Standing Seam Sheeted Roofs  

13

Reference Documents  

14

Flat Roof Surfacing  

15

Single Ply Roofing  

16

Code of Practice - Liquid Waterproofing Membranes  

17

Code of Practice - Safe Handling of Hot Bitumens  

18

Natural Corkboard Insulation for use with Built-Up Roofing  

19

Fires and Fire Extinguishers  

20

Upstands and Skirting  

21

Eaves and Verges  

22

Felt Lined Gutters and Outlets  

23

Roof Overlays using Built-Up Roofing  

24

Roof Gardens  

25

Roof Refurbishment Using Liquid Waterproofing Systems  

26

Improving Falls on Existing Roofing  

27

Mechanically-fastened Bituminous Roof Waterproofing Systems  

28

Benefits of Reinforced Bitumen Membrane (RBM) Roofing  

29

Safety in Flat Roof Refurbishment  

30

Code of Practice - Hot Melt Rubberised Bitumen Waterproofing Systems  

31

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