Standing seam sheeted roofs
Roofing Handbook Information Sheet 13
Document Status
Withdrawn, Document not available for download
Supplement
Building Supplement
Series
Roofing Handbook Information Sheet
Abstract
Standing seam sheeting was originally introduced to avoid the need for surface fixings which were often the cause of leakage and suitability for use at very low pitches was possibly not the main design criteria for the roof sheet. Very low roof pitches introduce more onerous service conditions for the roof sheeting system and these need to be assessed during design to avoid the risk of premature failure, in particular the risks of coating breakdown and condensation.
History
Updated edition of the Roofing handbook published by the Flat Roofing Contractors Advisory Board which was renamed Flat Roofing Alliance.
Subjects
- Roofs
- Panel/slab cladding, external insulating cladding
- Flat roofs
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Building structure
- Cladding/covering
Publisher History
The Flat Roofing Alliance (FRA) was incorporated within The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) in 2010. Previously, it has also been known as the Flat Roofing Contractors Advisory Board (FRCAB) and was the publisher of the Roofing Handbook.
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