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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Leaking roof repair
Roofing
Terminology continue...
Batten
Pieces of timber usually SA pine 38mm x 38mm or 38mm x 50mm laid and nailed across the top chords of the trusses at 90º at a spacing to suit the roof covering but less than 540mm onto witch the roof covering is fixed or hooked and typically used in roof or tile applications.
Bottom chord
The part of the truss that forms the bottom edge that joins the two heel joints and support the ceiling - also called the tie-beam.
Bracing
The members fixed to several adjacent trusses usually at a 45º angle to make the roof stable and to prevent buckling of compression members.Brandering
Same as battens but fixed to the bottom chord to support the ceiling.Read more on our next blog.
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How to waterproof a roof
How to on WATERPROOFING
This is always a
touchy subject for any home or building owner. Waterproofing tends to be one of
the trades that are mostly overlooked when building, not only in the design
phase, but throughout the building process resulting in a number of failures
directly attributed to poor or incorrect waterproofing detail, and (or)
the incorrect choice of materials or system being used (not fit for the purpose
intended). Added to these; poor workmanship and the use of inferior
products, in order to save money just make matters worse.
Trying to save
money on waterproofing a roofing slab is very short sighted, considering the
cost vs. the performance criteria of incorrect or inferior waterproofing
systems/products or poor workmanship or lack of detail after the building is
complete, is very costly and in some instances impossible, unless one
literally starts all over again.
Waterproofing
has advanced tremendously in recent years, from membranes, coating and systems.
Leaving the contractor or home owner with many different
options available, ensuring a roofing slab is completed free of waterproofing
defects and the ingress of water.
If you are
insure of what system would be best suite your specific application, consult
with architect or structural engineer or a reputable waterproofing contractor or
manufacturer for advice.
Waterproofing
can be used in a number of different applications, which include vertical and
horizontal surfaces.
Read more on our next blog on how to.
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