Book Description

The climate change models produced by the UK Climate Impacts Programme (UKCIP) in 2002 gave an insight into predicted weather changes, with higher summer temperatures and milder winters, but more rainfall. Roofs being designed now will have to cope with these changes and designers need to take this into account in their designs.

This Digest gives recommendations on proposed modifications to guidance on good practice in roof design and construction for many types of roof in the light of predicted climate changes. It is based on the views of roofing industry experts as part of a Partners in Innovation project led by BRE. 8 pages.

Contents:
Climate change models
Good practice guidance
Proposed modifications to good practice guidance
Structural
- Wind loading
- Mechanically fastened roofing systems
- Pitched roofs
- Profiled sheet roofing systems
- Flashings and trims
Rainfall and driving rain
- Masonry and parapet walls
- Roof drainage
Thermal design
Materials - durability
- Polymeric sheets
- Slates and tiles
- Metal
- Mastic asphalt
- Rooflights
Fire safety
Installation
Conclusions