Intended for professionals and students in architecture, construction, and engineering, Roofing Design and Practice takes the reader through all of the processes involved in roof design. The author team of a practicing roof consultant and a university professor offers a great combination of knowledge and experience to produce this comprehensive guide to design practice, suitability of various systems to specific projects, and codes and specifications. Roofing design is one of the most neglected fields in construction, yet roofing problems represent well over half of all litigation and owner complaints. This text is a valuable resource to help avoid these potential problems.