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Listen "Roof Coverings - Slate, Tile, Felt, and Modern Composites"
Episode Synopsis
Explore how roof coverings in Britain evolved from thatch and clay to slate, felt, and modern composites. This episode examines the materials, systems, and design choices that shaped roofing practice, including conservation challenges, structural risks, and common survey observations. Ideal for trainee surveyors or anyone keen to understand why roofs fail, how they perform, and what they reveal about the buildings they protect.
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