As we approach the end of the year and the anniversary of our blogging about roof design, we thought it would be useful to find out which are the most popular posts we’ve written this year. We’d like to […]
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Do you read Architecture Today?
Do you read Architecture Today?
If you’re a reader of Architecture Today, the leading independent architecture magazine, you may come across one of our features in the October edition, entitled ‘Choosing the Best Waterproofing System for the Job’.
We’re publishing […]
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Our Largest LiveRoof Installation to Date – 80m2 in 3 hours
Our Largest LiveRoof Installation to Date – 80m2 in 3 hours
Our DATAC contractors Swift Roofing have just completed this installation of a Liveroof green modular roof on a bin store at Scholar’s Court, Anerley, for Taylor […]
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Roofing Awards 2014 – Enter a Roof you are Proud of
Roofing Awards 2014 – Enter a Roof you are Proud of
Have you worked on a project with a great roof in the last year? The National Federation of Roofing Contractors would like to hear from you.
The NFRC Roofing Awards 2014 are open for entries. The Federation wants to recognise […]
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Blue Roof – why it is a bad idea
Blue Roof – why it is a bad idea
[UPDATE: This post was written in 2013 and Blue Roof technology has moved on since then, though Ross still believes taking the water off a roof is the best underlying policy and a blue roof should remain a last […]
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SIG Design & Technology – Meet the Team
SIG Design & Technology – Meet the Team
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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Why is Zinc Roofing and Cladding so Popular with Architects?
Why is Zinc Roofing and Cladding so Popular with Architects?
We’ve had a lot of interest over the summer from architects wanting to use Zinc in their projects, and now the summer is drawing to a close, the interest does not seem to be abating. So much so that […]
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How much will a Green Roof weigh?
How much will a Green Roof weigh?
We’re often asked about the weight of a green roof, because it’s one of a number of factors specifiers need to consider when deciding which roofing system to use.
To help you compare the options, we’ve produced a table that […]
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First Pictures: Green Roofs contribute to Biodiversity in Housing Developments
First Pictures: Green Roofs contribute to Biodiversity in Housing Developments
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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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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