From 1st October 2023, a new building control regime commences for higher risk buildings in England. Anyone involved in planning or building a new higher risk building or making alterations to an existing one must follow the new regime.
This […]
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Building Control: The impact of the Building Safety Act and Gateways 2 and 3 on Higher Risk Building Projects
Building Control: The impact of the Building Safety Act and Gateways 2 and 3 on Higher Risk Building Projects
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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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Understanding the wider challenges of fire compliance in flat roof design
Understanding the wider challenges of fire compliance in flat roof design
There is plenty of guidance available for architects and specifiers on roofing compliance for fire safety. However, what can easily be overlooked is understanding key stakeholder requirements and ensuring the design aligns to […]
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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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Ian Dryden’s Year of Challenges Update
Ian Dryden’s Year of Challenges Update
Here’s an update on Ian Dryden’s year of challenges, including details of his latest achievements.
SIG Design and Technology fundraising hero Ian Dryden, who is also our National Specification Manager for Bituminous Membranes has decided to plan for his […]
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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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