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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Intrusive Flat Roof Surveys – Why you need one and what is involved
Intrusive Flat Roof Surveys – Why you need one and what is involved
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Flat Roof Fire Performance: What architects need to know
Flat Roof Fire Performance: What architects need to know
At the start of the year a fire broke out on the roof terrace of the new Ivy Restaurant in Manchester. You’ll see many photographs and videos of the fire available on social media, as the restaurant is surrounded […]
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Liquid Roofing Best Practice
Liquid Roofing Best Practice
Liquid roofing is not a new concept; indeed it has been around in the form of natural bitumen since the early 1800s. However, unlike some other roofing types, the science behind it has developed over the decades, thanks […]
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Flat Roof Penetrations: Best Practice
Flat Roof Penetrations: Best Practice
Penetrations are one of the greatest threats to the integrity and long-term performance of flat roofs. So how do we ensure that they are absolutely necessary, correctly detailed and properly installed? Daniel Bosworth, Design & Technical […]
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Single Ply Flat Roof Drainage Best Practice
Single Ply Flat Roof Drainage Best Practice
Central to the long-term performance of flat roofs are adequate falls and drainage. The former ensure that rainwater is moved to designated low points, while the latter should be of sufficient size and number to collect and […]
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Blue Roof Best Practice
Blue Roof Best Practice
The changing nature of blue roofs – from simple rainwater storage facilities to state-of-the-art attenuation solutions – has placed this cutting edge building technology at the forefront of current thinking on sustainable drainage systems (SuDS). This shift has […]
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Flat Roof School Extension with PV and Plant
Flat Roof School Extension with PV and Plant
We’ve published a new case study detailing the roofing of a new flat roof school extension with PV and plant at Corby Technical School. Read all about the project and how it was completed here, including the roofing strategy, […]
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Flat Roof Insulation – The biggest cost
Flat Roof Insulation – The biggest cost
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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