Green roofs have become one of the ‘must haves’ amongst architects, homeowners, commercial developers and office owners seeking to enhance the environment or simply tick a sustainability box on a planning proposal. This is even more important with the […]
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The GRO Green Roof Code – a Green Roof Guide to Best Practice
The GRO Green Roof Code – a Green Roof Guide to Best Practice
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Roofing Clinics for Architects Launched
Roofing Clinics for Architects Launched
This month we hosted the first ever Roofing Clinic at the Architecture Today Technical Seminar at the Building Centre in Store Street, London. Here’s what happened.
Over the coming months we will be hosting several interactive Roofing Clinics in partnership […]
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Lucent W1: How the complex roof was built
Lucent W1: How the complex roof was built
Behind the iconic Lights of London’s Piccadilly Circus has emerged a new mixed use destination development which features one of the most complex roofs ever to be built in the capital. The roofscape of Lucent W1 is built in […]
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Ask the Experts on Roof Design and Specification
Ask the Experts on Roof Design and Specification
Next week we’ll be hosting the first Architecture Today Technical Seminar at the Building Centre in Store Street. We’ve had a great response already but there’s still time to register and talk to us about roof design and specification. […]
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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
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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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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