Three problem projects of a similar nature have come into the office in the last 3 weeks. They are all domestic projects, they are all single ply roofing membrane, and they were all reported to have been leaking due […]
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Primary School Re-Roofing – a lesson learned
Primary School Re-Roofing – a lesson learned
We recently reported on the RIBA Journal interview of the business manager at Layfield Primary School in Yarm, which was having ongoing problems with leaking roofs on its new Foundation Stage and Children’s Centre building.
The interview has now been […]
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Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 5: Buildability Factors – The Flat Roof On Site
Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 5: Buildability Factors – The Flat Roof On Site
In this last in the series investigating our checklist for flat roof specification we look at the four main buildability factors that address the commissioning and installation of the flat roof on your building.
In previous posts, we looked firstly […]
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Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 4: Interfaces and Cost
Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 4: Interfaces and Cost
In this post, we’re covering the final two design factors on our checklist for flat roof specification: flat roof interfaces and cost. These factors round up the design stage of the checklist and we can then move on to […]
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Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 3: Design Factors: Drainage, Insulation and Upstands
Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 3: Design Factors: Drainage, Insulation and Upstands
We’re well into our checklist of questions to ask when you’re choosing and designing the right flat roof system. Whilst the preliminary questions on client requirements, aesthetics and structure set the broad parameters, the questions we are now going […]
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Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 2: Design Factors: Aesthetics and Structure
Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 2: Design Factors: Aesthetics and Structure
Last time we introduced our Flat Roof Specifier Checklist and looked at the requirements your client might have. This week we begin talking about the design factors, starting with Aesthetic requirements and Roof Structure.
Would you like a copy of […]
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Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 1: Employers Requirements
Flat Roof Specifier Checklist Part 1: Employers Requirements
Choosing the right flat roof system can be a challenge, but ask the right questions and you’re half way there.
At our seminar in November we launched a new tool for architects – a Flat Roof Specifier Checklist. Our checklist […]
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School Roofing – Seven more Value Engineered Projects
School Roofing – Seven more Value Engineered Projects
School Roofing today requires a collaborative approach, robust specification and cost efficient product selection. In this case study we look at seven projects which deliver just that.
SIG Design & Technology and SIG Insulation are working […]
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Single Ply Membranes: Comparing TPO Membrane and TPE
Single Ply Membranes: Comparing TPO Membrane and TPE
This week Dave Embery, Divisional Director at our product partner IKO Polymeric, provides us with a comparison between two single ply membrane types: TPO and TPE.
What is TPO Membrane?
TPO’s (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) have been extensively used within the single […]
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Blue Roof – what if you must have one?
Blue Roof – what if you must have one?
Over two years ago we published a post by Ross Finnie called ‘Blue Roof: Why it is a Bad Idea’. It created a lot of interest and some controversy. Ross’ message was that there are better places to […]
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