Behind the iconic Lights of London’s Piccadilly Circus has emerged a new mixed use destination development which features one of the most complex roofs ever to be built in the capital. The roofscape of Lucent W1 is built in […]
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Ask the Experts on Roof Design and Specification
Ask the Experts on Roof Design and Specification
Next week we’ll be hosting the first Architecture Today Technical Seminar at the Building Centre in Store Street. We’ve had a great response already but there’s still time to register and talk to us about roof design and specification. […]
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SIGnature Ultra Protect FAQs: Next Generation PU Roofing
SIGnature Ultra Protect FAQs: Next Generation PU Roofing
Liquid waterproofing systems are best suited for flat roofs which incorporate complex abutments, numerous penetrations, plant on the roof or varying degrees of pitch. With strength, elasticity and tried and tested technology, polyurethane (PU) systems are the ideal, modern […]
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New REACH legislation: Mandatory Training for Diisocyanate Workers
New REACH legislation: Mandatory Training for Diisocyanate Workers
From 24th August 2023 the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) restriction on the use of diisocyanates introduced new minimum training requirements for workers handling diisocyanates and mixtures containing diisocyanates. We have already written to all our […]
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Flat Roof Maintenance – Why it Matters
Flat Roof Maintenance – Why it Matters
We all love the convenience that flat roofs provide. They take up less space than pitched roofs, they can help you achieve a particular aesthetic, and they are a great place to locate plant and solar panels.
The unobtrusive nature […]
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Modular Rooflights for Flat Roofs: How to Specify
Modular Rooflights for Flat Roofs: How to Specify
To celebrate the launch of our new SIGnature Rooflight Configurator, here’s an article about modular rooflights for flat roofs, how to choose them and things you should be aware of.
What are Modular Rooflights?
Modular rooflights are […]
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Seven Reasons Why Flat Roofs Leak
Seven Reasons Why Flat Roofs Leak
If you look after a building constructed in the latter half of the 20th Century it probably has flat roofs. You may also have trouble with flat roof leaks. This article looks at the most common causes of flat […]
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Flat Roof On-Site Inspections – Why They are Important
Flat Roof On-Site Inspections – Why They are Important
This post looks at at the importance of flat roof on-site inspections and how they help everyone in the process of roof refurbishment and replacement. We use a school refurbishment project to illustrate the benefits.
On-site inspections are step 6 […]
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7 Flat Roofing Challenges for Main Contractors – Why Take a Partnership Approach?
7 Flat Roofing Challenges for Main Contractors – Why Take a Partnership Approach?
Main contractors face a number of flat roofing challenges. In this article we describe some of the common flat roofing challenges and how our holistic approach working with trusted manufacturers can help main contractors overcome them.
1. Inappropriate Specification
One common […]
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Liquid Waterproofing Products for Flat Roofs – How to Choose
Liquid Waterproofing Products for Flat Roofs – How to Choose
In this article Training and Installation Manager Paul Jacobs looks at how installers choose and install cold applied liquid waterproofing for flat roofs.
Cold-applied liquid waterproofing products continue to be a popular choice largely down to their speed and simplicity […]
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