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Flat Roofs

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Flat roofs are very prone to failure if the construction and finishings are carried out in a haphazard manner. Too often, neglect is shown in design and construction, leading to condensation, dampness, dry rot and subsequent damage to other parts of the main building.

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© 1976 A. B. Emary

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Emary, A.B. (1976). Flat Roofs. In: Carpentry and Joinery. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-02727-9_9

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  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-02727-9_9

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