Effects of the wind on a flooring solution for flat roofs
Checks how the suction caused by wind affects a flooring product for flat roofs that combines tiles with an insulating base, which is placed without mortar or adhesive. Includes a calculation of the wind speed that would lift the tiles, based on the method described in Eurocode-1. Some alternatives that would increase the safety margin are suggested.
Use of hydrophobic polystyrene in protected membrane roofs
The hydrophobic polystyrene is a variation of EPS characterized by its low water absorption. This makes it an option for protected membrane flat roofs, provided that a number of technical and structural conditions are met. Different requirements have been defined for non-trafficable roofs and for pedestrian-trafficable roofs.
Comparative analysis of the life cycle of different roofing options
Life Cycle Analysis of different building solutions for flat roofs including those using asphaltic waterproofing, plastic waterproofing and those known as ‘green roofs’
Building solution for flat roofs with tile flooring fixed with mortar and low water absorption insulation
Study of the hygrothermal behaviour of the building solution, with particular emphasis on the condensation phenomena that may appear under the floor tiles, complemented with an analysis of the structural performance of the ensemble.
Roofs with solar collectors in residential buildings
Helps to solve a number of questions that have appeared regarding prescription and use of thermal and photovoltaic solar panels, such as the amount of demand per dwelling, the differences between the different systems that can be found in the market, their architectural integration in the building skin.
Calculation of solar collectors for hot water production
Verification and calculation procedure for solar panels that produce hot water for domestic use. Draws up a project form that can be used to check the compliance with the regulations that force to cover a part of the demand with green methods.
Flat roof versus pitched roof: market situation in Spain and statistical forecasting model
Market research with data on consumption of waterproofing products, roofing panels and tiles of different types. The resulting scenario has been cross-checked with the statistical indicators available in search of correlations that would help to forecast future market developments. The model has been tracked and fine-tuned twice a year over a period of 4 years.
Experimental behaviour of sheets for watertightness reinforcement under pitched roofs
Analysis of the behaviour of the sheets as a part of a constructive solution for building pitched, tiled roofs over a concrete base. It has tested the influence on the drying process of the concrete base, the risk of condensation on the sheet and the contribution of the sheet in the water tightness of the roof as a whole.
