Vol'fgang Ernst (ePub)

The roof is an element of the structure, which should be most resistant to the effects of the environment: winds, precipitation, temperature changes, sunlight. And in the case when there is a desire to green the roof, you need to additionally take into account many factors: root growth, the effect of fertilizers on the elements of the roof, the need to care for plants. Wolfgang Ernst is a renowned German roofing researcher and practitioner, author of a series of books on roofing insulation. The book "Roof insulation. Roof gardening. Problems: Origins, Causes, Experience and Solutions" is written to help all construction participants cope with the tasks set by the customer. In addition to nearly 40 years of own experience, the author draws on the research and work of competent and internationally recognized experts, provides reference data from building standards, as well as obtained from experiments that you can use to calculate your designs. The book contains many photographs. They illustrate what mistakes are most often made when installing roofs and what consequences they lead to during operation. The book is very practical. In it you will find not only indications of what not to do, but also recommendations why in some cases it is advisable to replace gravel with crushed stone or broken green glass, why pour off the edges of the roof when landscaping, what color coating should be chosen so that it lasts longer.