This manual has been designed specifically to guide the facility manager in making the best decisions regarding roofing systems replacements, repairs and upgrades. The full scope of current roofing applications and building envelope technologies are covered in detail, including both conventional and non-conventional roofing structures. You should learn about the developments in roofing materials and cladding systems, as well as how factors such as weather conditions and thermal expansion and contraction impact roofing design and material selection. Other topics include insulation and waterproofing membrane requirements, energy system calculations, fasteners and flashings, local codes and standards, life cycles of roofing systems, environmental considerations, roofing project management, warranty and maintenance of roofing systems, and roofing safety and liability. This book should provide a welcome resource for the facility manager seeking to modify, add to or improve his/her facility's roofing systems.

Akshansh Mishra is pursuing a Master's in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology at Politecnico Di Milano, Milan, Italy. He works on the application of Artificial Intelligence-based algorithms in the Manufacturing and Materials sectors. His main research interests are Cognitive Computing, Advanced Manufacturing, Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI), Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Nature-based optimization algorithms, and Composite Materials.

Vijaykumar S Jatti is an Associate Professor at Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Pune, India. His main research interests are Machine Learning, Mechanical Design, Material Science, Conventional & Non-Conventional Machining Processes, Additive Manufacturing, and Bio-Materials (Metals, Ceramics and Polymers). He has several publications in WoS and Scopus indexed journals. He has received 18 awards in academics & research works.

Shivangi Paliwal is pursuing a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, at the University of Kentucky, USA. Before joining the University of Kentucky, she worked as a Junior Research Fellow at the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India. Her research work integrates experimental and numerical simulation techniques to leverage the potential of additive manufacturing. Her research work reviews sustainability through the use of non-traditional machining and surface engineering.