Roof Tiling and Slating - A Practical Guide (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	The Crowood Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2008
First published:	2008
Authors:	Kevin Taylor
Dimensions:	246 x 189 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-1-84797-023-7
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	English
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Home & house maintenance > DIY > House maintenance
LSN:	1-84797-023-0
Barcode:	9781847970237

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