Housing developers working at Barking Riverside are using green roofs as part of an award winning green infrastructure plan for one of the largest housing development sites in London. Here are some first pictures of the installation, which completed […]
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First Pictures: Green Roofs contribute to Biodiversity in Housing Developments
First Pictures: Green Roofs contribute to Biodiversity in Housing Developments
Vacancy – Design & Specification Engineer, Flat Roofing
Where: Shepshed, Leicestershire
Salary: £Competitive Plus Private Health, 25 Days’ Holiday + Bank Holidays, Company Share Incentive Plan, Pension Scheme, Child Care Vouchers
Due to continuing expansion we are recruiting a Design & Specification Engineer to join […]
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Flat Roof Life Expectancy – some Examples
Flat Roof Life Expectancy – some Examples
Last week we discussed what factors you should consider in choosing a single ply membrane, one of which was lifespan and track record.
The longevity of flat roofs is […]
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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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Roofex 2013 – Photoblog
Roofex 2013 – Photoblog
We’re taking photos and posting reportage about the Roofex Show at the NEC on 1-2 May. We’ll be meeting people, watching the demonstrations and generally sharing whats happening at the show. […]
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Roofex 2013 Preview
Roofex 2013 Preview
Just two weeks to go until the Roofex show at the NEC in Birmingham – the UK’s own dedicated Roofing show. Roofex will brings the whole of the industry together to focus on roofing and related products and services. […]
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When to use a Hot Melt Roofing System
When to use a Hot Melt Roofing System
Here’s an introduction to hot melt roofing and structural waterproofing and some suggestions as to when you should consider hot melt for your flat roofing project.
What is Hot Melt?
Hot melt is a membrane that is applied as a hot […]
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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 […]
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Avoiding Metal Theft from Roofs with alternatives to Copper and Lead
Avoiding Metal Theft from Roofs with alternatives to Copper and Lead
We all love lead and copper roofs. The materials are so tactile, and the […]
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Your Zinc Roofing and Cladding questions from Ecobuild
Your Zinc Roofing and Cladding questions from Ecobuild
What did our visitors at Ecobuild 2013 ask about when we launched our new Zinc and Copper Partnership?
Visitors to the stand
The Nedzink […]
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