We spoke to Christa Coe, Specification Manager at SIG Design and Technology, about insulation, why it is important, and some things to remember.
When you’re designing a flat roof, cost is often a major […]
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Architecture Today and SIG Design and Technology
Architecture Today and SIG Design and Technology
This autumn we have partnered with Architecture Today to bring its readers a series of articles entitled ‘Flat Roofing in Detail‘, giving impartial advice on flat roofing projects.
Architecture Today is unique amongst architectural publications in […]
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School Roof Refurbishment – Learn More
School Roof Refurbishment – Learn More
Back in June we reported on the launch of a new website for schools, fixmyschoolroof.com, which provides advice and information about school roofs, and explains how schools can obtain grant funding for repairs and replacement.
We’re here to report […]
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Designing Flat Roofs – an interview with Stephen Cleminson in Architecture Today
Designing Flat Roofs – an interview with Stephen Cleminson in Architecture Today
Flat roofs have long held a place in architects’ hearts for reasons of aesthetics, cost and functionality.
While their conceptual and visual simplicity is undoubtedly part of the appeal, specifiers should be under no illusion as to the detailing rigour […]
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Flat Roof Upstand Best Practice
Flat Roof Upstand Best Practice
One of the most common questions our specification managers are asked is, ‘what should the upstand be on a flat roof?’. This question is frequently followed by, ‘what if I haven’t got 150mm?’. This article is about why upstands exist […]
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Single Ply Membranes: Two of our most popular blog posts are updated
Single Ply Membranes: Two of our most popular blog posts are updated
Four years ago, we published two blog posts on single ply membranes which are two of the most popular pages on our entire website. They are so popular that we’ve decided to update them, and you can visit the […]
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Sustainability in Flat Roofing
Sustainability in Flat Roofing
From concept design to installation and eventual recycling, flat roofs provide a wide range of environmental benefits for building projects. SIG Design & Technology offers an independent choice of systems for flat, green, and hard metal roofs for all […]
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New Website for Schools with Leaking Roofs
New Website for Schools with Leaking Roofs
SIG Design & Technology has launched a new website specifically for schools, called FixMySchoolRoof.com. The website provides advice and information about school roofs, and explains how schools can obtain grant funding for repairs and replacement.
Leaking roofs have become […]
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Failed Flat Roofs – Don’t Split the Build Up!
Failed Flat Roofs – Don’t Split the Build Up!
Three problem projects of a similar nature have come into the office in the last 3 weeks. They are all domestic projects, they are all single ply roofing membrane, and they were all reported to have been leaking due […]
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Primary School Re-Roofing – a lesson learned
Primary School Re-Roofing – a lesson learned
We recently reported on the RIBA Journal interview of the business manager at Layfield Primary School in Yarm, which was having ongoing problems with leaking roofs on its new Foundation Stage and Children’s Centre building.
The interview has now been […]
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