Roof Plumbing,
4th Edition

Owen Smith

ISBN-13: 9780170475129
Copyright 2026 | Published
400 pages | List Price: USD $64.75

Roof Plumbing 4e is one of five titles in the Plumbing Skills Series. This text is for students undertaking the roofing stream in Certificate III in Plumbing. It provides apprentices with fundamental knowledge and skills for them to work safely, efficiently and prolifically as qualified plumbers in the plumbing services industry. The series is structured to build step-by-step knowledge, working from general/foundation subjects towards more specific and technical detail as they progress. Combining safe work practices with professional skills it develops problem-solving ability and a thorough understanding of how and why things are done in a certain way in the plumbing industry.

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Part A: Roof Plumbing Fundamentals
1 Overview of roof plumbing
2 Types of roof structure
3 Asbestos
4 Material types
5 Fasteners and sealants
6 Capillary action
7 Corrosion
8 Roof plumbing tools
Part B: Roofing Practice
9 Basic roof safety
10 Fabricate and install roof drainage systems
11 Receive roofing materials
12 Select and install roof sheeting and wall cladding
13 Fabricate and install external flashings
14 Install roof sheets, wall cladding and complex flashings
15 Flash penetrations through roofs and walls
16 Install roof components
17 Install roof coverings to curved roof structures
18 Collect and store roof water

  • Owen Smith

    Owen Smith has been a plumbing and gas-fitting teacher, and manager in the TAFE sector since 2001. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Adult and Vocational Education, and was a foundation member of the National Plumbing and Services Training Advisory Group (NPSTAG).

  • Updated content that aligns more closely with the latest CPC Training Package.

  • New workbook style feature at the end of every chapter in the Series MindTap. This will include topic based worked examples followed by interactive self directed study questions.

  • Updated to the latest codes and standards.

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Roof Plumbing Instructor's Resource Pack
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