Roof Tiling and Slating: A Practical Guide - Rilegato

Taylor, Kevin

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ISBN 10: 1847970230 ISBN 13: 9781847970237

Casa editrice: Crowood Pr, 2008

Riassunto

If you have never fixed a roof tile or slate before but have wondered how to go about repairing or replacing them, then this is the book for you. Many of the technical books about roof tiling and slating are rather vague and conveniently ignore some of the trickier problems and how they can be resolved. In Roof Tiling and Slating, the author rejects this cautious approach. Kevin Taylor uses both his extensive knowledge of the trade and his ability to explain the subject in easily understandable terms, to demonstrate how to carry out the work safely to a high standard, using tried and tested methods. This guide considers the various types of tiles, slates, and roofing materials on the market as well as their uses, how to estimate the required quantities, and where to buy them. It also discusses how to check and assess a roof and how to identify and rectify problems; describes how to efficiently "set out" roofs from small, simple jobs to larger and more complicated projects, thus making the work quicker, simpler, and neater; examines the correct and the incorrect ways of installing background materials such as underlay, battens, and valley liners; explains how to install interlocking tiles, plain tiles, and artificial and natural slates; covers both modern and traditional methods and skills, including cutting materials by hand without the assistance of power tools; and provides invaluable guidance on repairs and maintenance issues, and highlights common mistakes and how they can be avoided.

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Kevin Taylor works for the National Federation of Roofing Contractors as a technical manager presenting technical advice and providing education and training for young roofers.

Kevin Taylor has been involved with slating and roof tiling for all of his working life and, for over twenty-five years, has gained experience in many different aspects of the roofing industry. Kevin now works for the National Federation of Roofing Contractors as a Technical Manager, a role that involves presenting technical advice, providing education and training for young roofers as well as organizing skills competitions. Resident: Doncaster

Kevin Taylor works for the National Federation of Roofing Contractors as a technical manager presenting technical advice and providing education and training for young roofers.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Crowood Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1847970230
• ISBN 13: 9781847970237
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 159
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile