Fast rollout
A new self-adhered membrane, alongside a close working relationship between manufacturer and contractor, has helped ensure the timely delivery of new leisure centre roof. Building Products reports....
View ArticleSix glazing sins
Richard Burgess, sales & marketing director at Lonsdale Metal, provides advice for designers and specifiers on how to avoid making six common mistakes that are known to cause roof glazing failure....
View ArticleRefurb over renew
Graham Kidd, sales director at Wolfin (part of the Icopal Group), argues that in the event of flat roof failure, refurbishment instead of replacement is the answer. Refurb over renew
View ArticleBespoke roof window performance
Fakro explains how increasingly complex roof designs are requiring window manufacturers to provide systems which are capable of being installed at varying depths and pitches. Bespoke roof window...
View ArticleEducation in roofing
A recently launched roofing system helped the construction team for a new nursery in West Lothian meet multiple, rigorous project requirements. Building Products reports. Education in roofing
View ArticleGuaranteed protection
Amanda Green, marketing manager at SIGA Slate, argues that when specifying natural slate, it is worth paying more to work with reputable suppliers, to prevent being short-changed in the event of...
View ArticleLight of day
Lightweight polycarbonate sheeting from Brett Martin has helped create what is claimed to be the largest gravity supported cantilevered roof in the world, at the newly refurbished Olympic Stadium in...
View ArticleMaintaining integrity
Richard Burgess, marketing director at Lonsdale Metal, outlines key factors to consider when specifying glazed rooflights. Maintaining integrity
View ArticleStick with the spec
Kester Harvey, commercial director at The Rooflight Company, provides insight into a recent architectural survey about the refurbishment of heritage buildings, and offers advice on making the original...
View ArticleSoundproof roof
Paul Barrett, product manager at Rockwool, takes an in-depth look at one of the firm’s latest flat roofing projects for Kier Construction’s own regional HQ in Cambridge. Soundproof roof
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