{"product_id":"roof-tiling-and-slating-1","title":"Roof Tiling and Slating","description":"If you have never fixed a roof tile or slate before but have wondered how to go about repairing or replacing them, then this is the book for you.  Many of the technical books about roof tiling and slating are rather vague and conveniently ignore some of the trickier problems and how they can be resolved.  However, this practical volume, written by an expert with a vast experience of teaching roof tiling and slating to both apprentices and experienced roofers, rejects this cautious approach. \n\nTopics covered:\n\nConsiders the various types of tiles, slates and roofing materials on the market and their uses, how to estimate the required quantities, and where to buy them\n\nDiscusses how to check and assess a roof  and how to identify and rectify problems\n\nDescribes how to efficiently 'set out' roofs from small, simple jobs to larger and more complicated projects, thus making the work quicker, simpler and neater\n\nExamines the correct and the incorrect ways of installing background materials such as underlay, battens and valley liners\n\nExplains how to install interlocking tiles, plain tiles, and artificial and natural slates\n\nCovers both modern and traditional methods and skills, including cutting materials by hand without the assistance of power tools\n\nProvides invaluable guidance on repairs and maintenance issues, and highlights common mistakes and how they can be avoided","brand":"The Crowood Press Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54637994672472,"sku":"9780719845413","price":23.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9780719845413_1ef1fc91-7bbb-408d-ac28-d971564866ae.jpg?v=1779945358","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/roof-tiling-and-slating-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}