Roofing is the dominant problem area in buildings. In construction lawsuits, roofing problems are the cause of 60% to 80% of the millions of dollars spent on litigation and settlement. Hundreds of developers, builders, architects, contractors, and sub-contractors have been called on to defend themselves in lawsuits as a result of poor design and construction. Problems in Roofing Design assembles 101 examples of the most common roof detailing problems, based on actual histories, and offers ways to fix or avoid future roofing problems. This heavily illustrated book provides readers with the principles of a problem, diagnoses the problem, and literally draws the solution. Some of the problems discussed include: -fasteners backing out of coping -flood coat and gravel running off of the roof -gutter missing at edge -leaking around chimney -base flashing fractured along curb -vent pipe too close to wall -tiles broken at corner of roof Examples of good roofing practice also are included to show you "what went right". This "must have" book should be kept at your side at all times. It is a life-time reference to save you time and money!