Contractors working on the Priority Schools Building Programme are facing a new challenge – performance standards for rain noise. With the advent of the new BB93 Section 1, rain noise will be a challenge for all school projects.
Ever since […]
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Meeting the challenge of Rain Noise in Schools – BB93
Meeting the challenge of Rain Noise in Schools – BB93
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Flat Roof Leaks and Failures: How to Prevent Them
Flat Roof Leaks and Failures: How to Prevent Them
We were contacted recently by one of our Main Contractor Clients about a failing flat roof they were looking at, so we arranged a survey. Here’s what we found.
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Falls in Concrete Flat Roofs – is Tapered Insulation cheaper than Screed?
Falls in Concrete Flat Roofs – is Tapered Insulation cheaper than Screed?
‘Cut to Falls’ is often the most expensive part of the roof system, and so we’re often asked how to make it cheaper. After all, if you can save £5k on your flat roof falls you can put it […]
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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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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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Comparison of Single Ply Roofing Membranes
Comparison of Single Ply Roofing Membranes
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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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 Repair and Replacement: How to Re-Roof a Building whilst In Use
Roof Repair and Replacement: How to Re-Roof a Building whilst In Use
This is Edinburgh’s largest Marks & Spencers retail store, at The Gyle shopping centre, built in 1993.
In 2010-2011 the metal composite roof of the 106,000 sq ft retail unit rapidly developed leaks and the owners were facing months of […]
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