Storm-damaged roofs
The roof is usually the first thing to fail when a building is damaged in a severe storm. This risk can be minimised by making sure there are good structural connections.
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Getting the right profile
By Nick Helm – 1 August 2012, Build 131, Feature article
Not only is technology changing building design, it’s changing product development. Build talks to Dave Stampa, National Manager for Steel & Tube Roofing, about the process involved in the development of their latest roofing profile.
Getting the sequence right
By Trevor Pringle – 1 April 2004, Build 81
If work is carried out too early or too quickly it may have to be removed to allow another trade to complete their part, adding costs and delays to the job. Getting the sequence right is crucial for a good job.
Roof drainage design
By Greg Burn – 1 October 2009, Build 114
The roof on a new building needs to be more than just aesthetically appealing and able to keep the building weathertight – it must also effectively collect and dispose of rainwater.
Selecting roof claddings
By Alide Elkink – 1 December 2008, Build 109, Feature article
Given the many design and statutory requirements for roofing, and the large range of claddings available in today’s market, how do we select the right roofing for a building?
Roof framing
1 June 2011, Build 124, Feature article
Keeping skillion roofs dry
1 October 2005, Build 90
For most skillion roofs the amount of air movement in the roof cavity, although limited, is sufficient to remove small amounts of vapour. The trick is to keep those amounts of water vapour small.
Installation of roofing underlay
By Alide Elkink – 1 June 2007, Build 100
Underlay is an essential part of roofing installation, but there still appears to be some uncertainty about its use and installation.
Thicker insulation changes roof designs
By Tom Edhouse – 1 August 2009, Build 113
Designers should be designing roofs with enough space between the roof underlay and top plate for the thicker ceiling insulation now commonly used. Here are some options to avoid getting caught short.
Working from basics — reverse-slope eaves
By Trevor Pringle – 1 October 2003, Build 78
Reverse-slope eaves are the ‘in’ feature of many current building designs. However, many of the details used may not effectively deal with the way water will impact on the completed construction.
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