We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new CPD Seminar entitled ‘Roof Refurbishment: Choosing the Best Solution’. The RIBA CPD Providers network have approved the seminar and we’re already taking enquiries to deliver […]
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CIF Funding: 2018-19 Funding Round Opens
CIF Funding: 2018-19 Funding Round Opens
The Condition Improvement Fund 2018-19 bidding round for capital funding has just opened. Single academy trusts, small multi-academy trusts (MATs) and sixth-form colleges can apply for capital funding to keep their buildings safe and in good working order.
Download the […]
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Safe2Torch – What Architects Need to Know
Safe2Torch – What Architects Need to Know
Safe2Torch is the new NFRC backed strategy to reduce the risk of roof fires. In this post, we set out what Safe2Torch is, what we are doing to implement the strategy and support the campaign, and what architects need […]
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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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When to use single ply membranes for a flat roof overlay
When to use single ply membranes for a flat roof overlay
This week Frank Williamson, Technical Manager at our product partner IKO Polymeric, asks whether you can use single ply membranes for a flat roof overlay, and what you should consider […]
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Leaking Roof? Check it isn’t Interstitial Condensation
Leaking Roof? Check it isn’t Interstitial Condensation
We’ve been talking to Ian Dryden, Business Development Manager at SIG Roofing, about an increasing concern he has for flat roofs built in the 1980s and early 1990s, and incorrectly refurbished roofs which appear to be leaking, but they […]
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Re-Roofing a Building when in Use: Vue Cinema Doncaster
Re-Roofing a Building when in Use: Vue Cinema Doncaster
When this multi-screen cinema on the outskirts of Doncaster needed a section of its asphalt flat roof refurbished as part of extension and maintenance works, the owners needed the building to stay open to the public throughout the installation. […]
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Re Roofing in Action – Replacing a Supermarket Flat Roof in 3 minutes [Video]
Re Roofing in Action – Replacing a Supermarket Flat Roof in 3 minutes [Video]
Here’s a time lapse video recording of the replacement of the flat roof at Waitrose distribution centre in Aylesford, Kent.
The video shows how the 10,200m2 roof is completely stripped off and replaced in a fast-track 12-week contract period without […]
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Liquid Waterproofing – when to use it on a roof
Liquid Waterproofing – when to use it on a roof
One advantage of working with SIG Design and Technology is that we can help you choose the best products for each application, independently of any brand loyalty. In this article we introduce cold applied Liquid Waterproofing, including some suggestions […]
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Roof Repair and Replacement: How to Re-Roof a Building whilst In Use
Roof Repair and Replacement: How to Re-Roof a Building whilst In Use
This is Edinburgh’s largest Marks & Spencers retail store, at The Gyle shopping centre, built in 1993.
In 2010-2011 the metal composite roof of the 106,000 sq ft retail unit rapidly developed leaks and the owners were facing months of […]
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