Inverted posture
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Research undertaken by architects in 7 European countries in the 1980's on 92 old inverted roofs proves that inverted roofing offers long-term benefits. Inverted roofing is when the insulation is placed over the waterproof membrane, giving protection from ultraviolet light and ozone damage. Inverted roofing is used on either flat or low-pitch roofs. The waterproof membrane used is either extruded or expanded polystyrene or mineral wool variants. Primitive cultures such as the Lapps and Navajo Indians in North America have employed this technique with the use of natural materials.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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Class distinction
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Hampshire County Architects, UK have undertaken 2 school roofing contracts that employ unusual techiques. The roof of the mathematics block of Westgate School at Winchester is supported by a maze of glulam beams, stiffened with ply ribs and tubular steel. The roof is covered by a green PLZ Plastisol coated metal cladding. The project cost 485,000 pounds sterling. North lights are used to reflect the cross-wall construction at Park School at Aldershot. Composite beams with truss/purlins and trimmer beams are made of ply wood and steel plates.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
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Raw metal
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Roofing materials manufacturer, SpeedDeck, has created its own software SpeedDeck Designer 2.0 which allows the user to design their own metal roofing. It is simple to use and has good graphics although it does not take into account possible changes to the Building Regulations.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2000
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