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Profession: Structural Engineer

 STRUCTURE

Adequacy of Support
Wind Loads & Attachment
Deflection Calculations
Profession: Architect

 WEATHERPROOFING

Determine Roof Construction
Perimeter Details
Rainwater Goods
Will the roof collapse or blow away?
SERVICE

Appearance
Maintenance
CDM / Health & Safety
Acoustic Performance

Will the roof meet the owner's needs?
Will the roof leak?
Will the roof last?


Will there be condensation?

Corrosion Resistance
Fire Performance


DURABILITY

Profession: Materials Scientist
Thermal Calculations
Condensation Risk Analysis
Air Leakage

HYGROTHERMAL

Profession: Building Services Engineer

 

© Keith Roberts, 1995

Based on Figure 2 of the Paper entitled 'Working Towards Getting the Roof Right First Time',
presented by Keith Roberts at the Ninth Congress of the International Waterproofing Association, held in Amsterdam in April 1995.

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