Roof Coverings film

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Roof Coverings film

This film describes the evolution of materials used to cover pitched roofs and explains current practice for both single and double lap coverings.

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Film details

This film describes the evolution of materials used to cover pitched roofs and explains current practice for both single and double lap coverings.

  • Materials; thatch, natural slate, stone slate, plain tiles, interlocking tiles
  • Felt and battens, ventilation
  • Modern interlocking tiling
  • Ridges, verges, eaves, flashings etc

Format

  • It is 30 minutes long and is available in WMV, Flash and Quicktime formats.
  • Copyright UWE Bristol 1999; updated 2006

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