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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By Andy Wells, Specification Manager (Northern)

We’re often asked to source coloured single ply roofing membrane. There are a number of aesthetic reasons why you might want to us a colour other than grey, but the most common is to […]

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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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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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This article introduces and compares the most popular types of single ply roofing membranes used in the UK, setting out their different characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.

How can you tell the difference between single ply roofing products, what might be […]

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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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We are often asked, ‘What is a Wind Load Calculation?’ ‘When is it used?’ ‘Do I need one for my project?’ so here’s some information about wind load calculations in roof design, what you’ll need and how we can […]

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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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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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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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