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Roofs

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This chapter examines the general principles involved in the design of roofs; the various forms of construction and coverings; the techniques used in roof drainage and insulation; and the materials employed.

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  1. Trent Polytechnic, Nottingham, UK

    Ivor H. Seeley B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D., F.R.I.C.S., C.Eng., F.I.Mun.E., F.I.Q.S., M.I.O.B., M.I.H. (Head of Department of Surveying and Dean of the School of Environmental Studies)

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  1. Ivor H. Seeley B.Sc., M.A., Ph.D., F.R.I.C.S., C.Eng., F.I.Mun.E., F.I.Q.S., M.I.O.B., M.I.H.
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Seeley, I.H. (1980). Roofs. In: Building Technology. Palgrave, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-16371-7_7

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