After our busiest ever summer, we have an enlarged team of specification managers whose job it is to meet and look after enquirers and customers across the UK and providing plenty of expert roofing advice.
The team will be out […]
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Roofing Contractors – What does it mean to be DATAC accredited?
Roofing Contractors – What does it mean to be DATAC accredited?
In this post we’re going to look at the SIG DATAC Accredited Roofing Contractors Scheme, how it works and why it is an essential ‘third element’ of our roofing design, specification and supply service.
Accredited Roofing Contractors are just one […]
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New RIBA CPD Seminar:
A Structured Approach to Roof Specification and Design
New RIBA CPD Seminar:
A Structured Approach to Roof Specification and Design
We’re delighted to announce that our new CPD Seminar, ‘A Structured Approach to Roof Specification and Design’ has been approved by the RIBA CPD Providers’ Network.
Why a new seminar?
In the course of delivering our roofing design CPD seminars to […]
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Choosing Single Ply Roofing Membranes – What to Consider
Choosing Single Ply Roofing Membranes – What to Consider
Single ply roofing membranes are increasingly popular in UK construction projects, both for new build and refurbishment. Selecting a roofing system is always a combination of design criteria, performance requirements and cost, and it is important to find a […]
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Comparison of Single Ply Roofing Membranes
Comparison of Single Ply Roofing Membranes
This article introduces and compares the most popular types of single ply roofing membranes used in the UK, setting out their different characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.
How can you tell the difference between single ply roofing products, what might be […]
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Demystifying Wind Load Calculations
Demystifying Wind Load Calculations
We are often asked, ‘What is a Wind Load Calculation?’ ‘When is it used?’ ‘Do I need one for my project?’ so here’s some information about wind load calculations in roof design, what you’ll need and how we can […]
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Green Roofs at Steeper Pitches
Green Roofs at Steeper Pitches
Last week whilst we were at Ecobuild we had an email from an architect asking
“Any pointers for how to construct green roofs at steeper pitches i.e. 45 degrees?”
It’s a surprisingly common question, so we thought we’d share our response […]
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Green Roofs: How to install an instant Sedum Roof (Video)
Green Roofs: How to install an instant Sedum Roof (Video)
Green roofs have many benefits both environmental and aesthetic, but sometimes the process of designing and installing even a simple extensive green roof can put off small contractors and leave architects without a workable solution, particularly in smaller projects.
Now […]
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