Here’s an introduction to hot melt roofing and some suggestions as to when you should consider hot melt for your flat roofing project.
What is Hot Melt?
Hot melt is a membrane that is applied as a hot liquid directly to […]
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Liquid Flat Roof Systems – Get the Insulation Right
Liquid Flat Roof Systems – Get the Insulation Right
Liquid flat roof systems are increasing in popularity, but they can still present a challenge to the specifier to get them properly installed. Here we look at that challenge and suggest one way to meet it – by specifying […]
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Liquid Waterproofing on Refurbishment Projects – Best Practice
Liquid Waterproofing on Refurbishment Projects – Best Practice
Roofs are one of the first lines of defence when it comes to protecting buildings from the elements. As such, they are highly susceptible to wear and tear, however well they may have been designed and installed. Inevitably, […]
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Live Blog: Architecture Today Hotel Design Seminar #ATHotelDesign
Live Blog: Architecture Today Hotel Design Seminar #ATHotelDesign
Join us LIVE here on the morning of 27th November 2019 for highlights from the Architecture Today Seminar: What is the Future for Hotel Design?.
If you can’t make the event in person, this live blog will […]
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Join us at the Architecture Today Hotel Design Seminar #ATHotelDesign
Join us at the Architecture Today Hotel Design Seminar #ATHotelDesign
We’re delighted to announce that Ross Finnie will be speaking at the Architecture Today Hotel Design Seminar on 27th November. The seminar is entitled “What is the future for Hotel design?” and will be a great way for […]
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Flat Roof Checklist helps architects ask the right questions
Flat Roof Checklist helps architects ask the right questions
Choosing the right flat roof system can be a challenge, but if you ask the right questions, you’re half way there.
With this in mind, here is a unique tool for architects – a Flat Roof Checklist for Specifiers. Our […]
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Flat Roof Upstand Best Practice: Updated for 2019
Flat Roof Upstand Best Practice: Updated for 2019
How high should a flat roof upstand be? SIG Design & Technology’s Design and Technical Manager Daniel Bosworth highlights best practice for upstand design in the light of the revised BS 6229.
One of the most common questions our […]
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BS 6229:2018 – The Changes Explained
BS 6229:2018 – The Changes Explained
The new British Standard BS 6229:2018 ‘Flat roofs with continuously supported flexible waterproof coverings’ has some significant changes from its 2003 predecessor.
Daniel Bosworth, Design & Technical Manager looks at:
- The reasons for the update to BS 6229;
- What the main […]
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Roofer Training – Why it is important
Roofer Training – Why it is important
This article looks at the importance of roofer training and why architects and clients should ensure that the roofing installers that work on their project are properly trained and certified to install roofing systems.
Reliable, Experienced Roofing Contractors
Flat roofs are […]
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Intrusive Flat Roof Surveys – Why you need one and what is involved
Intrusive Flat Roof Surveys – Why you need one and what is involved
In this article we look at intrusive surveys, what they are and why you should consider having one on your flat roof, using the recent survey of a court building as an example.
If you or your client are at […]
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