series of books by Wolfgang Ernst on roofing insulation introduces the reader to modern standards of roofing and allows you to design and properly operate roofs, including landscaping, without errors. This book is devoted to the analysis of materials for waterproofing and recommendations for their use. As a recognized theorist and practitioner in the field of roof insulation and landscaping, Ernst pays equal attention to the scientific research of various materials and their practical testing. In the book you can find the results of testing materials for flexibility, resistance to various substances and temperatures, the level of natural and artificial aging, the level of toxicity to the environment, including plants and fish.