• Tapered Insulation Installation
    Tapered Insulation and BS 6229 – what you need to know Tapered Insulation and BS 6229 – what you need to know

    Tapered Insulation and BS 6229 – what you need to know

Tapered Insulation and BS 6229 – what you need to know

Tapered Insulation is growing in popularity in roof designs. We investigate how it has changed with the new BS 6229 requirements.

 

What is Tapered Insulation?

Tapered insulation is a popular method of creating both thermal performance and falls within a roof, […]

By |November 19th, 2020|Flat Roof|0 Comments
  • Vacuum Insulated Panel with Protection
    When to use VIP Insulation – Vacuum Insulated Panels When to use VIP Insulation – Vacuum Insulated Panels

    When to use VIP Insulation – Vacuum Insulated Panels

When to use VIP Insulation – Vacuum Insulated Panels

This article introduces VIP (Vacuum Insulated Panel) Insulation, explains the benefits and the risks of using them and looks at some typical applications. We also explain why we recommend a particular VIP product.

We’ve been writing about the challenges of […]

  • LIQUIROOF for Liquid Flat Roof Systems
    Liquid Flat Roof Systems – Get the Insulation Right Liquid Flat Roof Systems – Get the Insulation Right

    Liquid Flat Roof Systems – Get the Insulation Right

Liquid Flat Roof Systems – Get the Insulation Right

Liquid flat roof systems are increasing in popularity, but they can still present a challenge to the specifier to get them properly installed. Here we look at that challenge and suggest one way to meet it – by specifying […]

  • Innovative LIQUIROOF insulation boards available exclusively from SIG Design & Technology Innovative LIQUIROOF insulation boards available exclusively from SIG Design & Technology

    Innovative LIQUIROOF insulation boards available exclusively from SIG Design & Technology

Innovative LIQUIROOF insulation boards available exclusively from SIG Design & Technology

To support their range of liquid waterproofing products, SIG Design & Technology are working with EAP to exclusively supply their innovative LIQUIROOF insulation boards. This partnership combines their expertise on both the insulation and waterproofing under one package.

LIQUIROOF interlocking […]

By |February 10th, 2020|News|0 Comments
  • Low Pitch Slate Roof
    Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2019 Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2019

    Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2019

Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2019

Last week we kicked off our top ten roofing design blog posts published in 2019 with numbers ten to six. Here are the top five most read roofing design blog posts this year – is your favourite at the […]

By |December 19th, 2019|Blog News|0 Comments
  • Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2018 Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2018

    Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2018

Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2018

Last week we kicked off our top ten roofing design blog posts published in 2018 with numbers ten to six. Here are the top five most read roofing design blog posts […]

By |December 19th, 2018|Blog News|2 Comments
  • Spectraplan
    Flat Roof Insulation – The biggest cost Flat Roof Insulation – The biggest cost

    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 […]

  • Failed Flat Roof Problems Damp Deck and Inspection
    Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2017 Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2017

    Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2017

Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2017

Last week we kicked off our top ten roofing design blog posts with numbers ten to six. Here are the top five most read roofing design blog posts this year – […]

By |December 14th, 2017|Blog News|8 Comments
  • Flat Roof Checklist - Drywipe Version
    Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 3: Design Factors: Drainage, Insulation and Upstands Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 3: Design Factors: Drainage, Insulation and Upstands

    Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 3: Design Factors: Drainage, Insulation and Upstands

Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 3: Design Factors: Drainage, Insulation and Upstands

We’re well into our checklist of questions to ask when you’re choosing and designing the right flat roof system. Whilst the preliminary questions on client requirements, aesthetics and structure set the broad parameters, the questions we are now going […]

By |February 23rd, 2017|Flat Roof|0 Comments
  • Designing and Enabling the Roof to Work Harder Part 1 - YouTube
    Roof Design Video CPD: Designing and Enabling the Roof to Work Harder Roof Design Video CPD: Designing and Enabling the Roof to Work Harder

    Roof Design Video CPD: Designing and Enabling the Roof to Work Harder

Roof Design Video CPD: Designing and Enabling the Roof to Work Harder

What is a roof for? That might sound a simplistic question, and the most straightforward answer is ‘To keep the rain out, of course.’ Any roof that cannot do that is certainly not fit for purpose. But today, in […]

By |April 4th, 2013|CPD|0 Comments
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