Roofing & Insulation

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By: Mike Lawrence

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Published: 1st January 2007

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Keeping a house weatherproof and in good condition is an ongoing task. Under constant attack from a combination of heat, cold, wind and rain, it is vital that the right protection is in place to keep the elements at bay.

This book gives guidance on a wide range of roofing and weatherproofing jobs, as well as home insulation; all important in keeping problems, and bill, to a minimum.

Topics covered include: roofing jobs; replacing tiles, slates and repairing flashings; repairing chimney stacks, woodwork, gutters and downpipes; weatherproofing jobs; replacing putty, sealing window frames and repairing brickwork; roof, loft and wall insulation; draughtproofing, and finally double glazing & soundproofing.

About the Author

Mike Lawrence is an experienced author, editor and DIY consultant. He has written and/or contributed to over 40 books and has contributed to many DIY magazines. 262 photos & line drawings

Introduction	p. 6
The Basics
Surveying your house	p. 7
Raw materials	p. 10
Shopping and safety	p. 18
Access equipment	p. 19
Using ladders safely	p. 20
Using access towers	p. 22
Working on the roof	p. 24
Roofing Jobs
Replacing tiles	p. 26
Replacing slates	p. 28
Patching a flat roof	p. 29
Resurfacing a flat roof	p. 30
Repairing a glass roof	p. 32
Repairing a corrugated roof	p. 33
Repairing flashings	p. 34
Repairing chimney-stacks	p. 36
Dealing with disused flues	p. 38
Repairing eaves woodwork	p. 40
Repairing gutters	p. 42
Repairing downpipes and hoppers	p. 44
Repairing valley gutters	p. 46
Weatherproofing Jobs
Replacing putty	p. 48
Repairing leaded lights	p. 50
Sealing round frames	p. 51
Repairing defective brickwork	p. 52
Clearing DPC bridges	p. 54
Insulating Jobs
Laying blanket loft insulation	p. 56
Laying loose-fill loft insulation	p. 58
Improving loft ventilation	p. 59
Insulating roof slopes and loft rooms	p. 60
Insulating flat roofs	p. 62
Insulating exterior walls	p. 64
Insulating tanks and cylinders	p. 67
Insulating pipework	p. 70
Insulating floors	p. 72
Draught-proofing doors and windows	p. 74
Double glazing	p. 79
Sound-proofing	p. 82
Fitting ventilators	p. 84
Expensive Jobs
Finding a contractor	p. 85
Quotations	p. 86
Getting professional help	p. 87
Facts and Figures
Tiles and slates	p. 89
Flat roof materials	p. 90
Damp-proofing materials	p. 91
Insulation materials	p. 92
Draught-proofing materials	p. 93
Glossary and Useful Addresses	p. 94
Index	p. 95
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ISBN: 9781861264640
ISBN-10: 186126464X
Audience: General
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 96
Published: 1st January 2007
Dimensions (cm): 24.6 x 18.9 x 1.3
Weight (kg): 0.454