• Building Control Gateways and Higher Risk Building Projects
    Building Control: The impact of the Building Safety Act and Gateways 2 and 3 on Higher Risk Building Projects Building Control: The impact of the Building Safety Act and Gateways 2 and 3 on Higher Risk Building Projects

    Building Control: The impact of the Building Safety Act and Gateways 2 and 3 on Higher Risk Building Projects

Building Control: The impact of the Building Safety Act and Gateways 2 and 3 on Higher Risk Building Projects

From 1st October 2023, a new building control regime commences for higher risk buildings in England. Anyone involved in planning or building a new higher risk building or making alterations to an existing one must follow the new regime.

This […]

  • SIGnature Ultra Protect FAQs
    SIGnature Ultra Protect FAQs: Next Generation PU Roofing SIGnature Ultra Protect FAQs: Next Generation PU Roofing

    SIGnature Ultra Protect FAQs: Next Generation PU Roofing

SIGnature Ultra Protect FAQs: Next Generation PU Roofing

Liquid waterproofing systems are best suited for flat roofs which incorporate complex abutments, numerous penetrations, plant on the roof or varying degrees of pitch. With strength, elasticity and tried and tested technology, polyurethane (PU) systems are the ideal, modern […]

  • mandatory training for diisocyanate workers
    New REACH legislation: Mandatory Training for Diisocyanate Workers New REACH legislation: Mandatory Training for Diisocyanate Workers

    New REACH legislation: Mandatory Training for Diisocyanate Workers

New REACH legislation: Mandatory Training for Diisocyanate Workers

From 24th August 2023 the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) restriction on the use of diisocyanates introduced new minimum training requirements for workers handling diisocyanates and mixtures containing diisocyanates.  We have already written to all our […]

  • Flat Roof Maintenance – Why it Matters Flat Roof Maintenance – Why it Matters

    Flat Roof Maintenance – Why it Matters

Flat Roof Maintenance – Why it Matters

We all love the convenience that flat roofs provide. They take up less space than pitched roofs, they can help you achieve a particular aesthetic, and they are a great place to locate plant and solar panels.

The unobtrusive nature […]

  • Modular Rooflights for Flat Roofs: How to Specify Modular Rooflights for Flat Roofs: How to Specify

    Modular Rooflights for Flat Roofs: How to Specify

Modular Rooflights for Flat Roofs: How to Specify

To celebrate the launch of our new SIGnature Rooflight Configurator, here’s an article about modular rooflights for flat roofs, how to choose them and things you should be aware of.

What are Modular Rooflights?

Modular rooflights are […]

  • Cracked Brittle Asphalt - Why Flat Roofs Leak
    Seven Reasons Why Flat Roofs Leak Seven Reasons Why Flat Roofs Leak

    Seven Reasons Why Flat Roofs Leak

Seven Reasons Why Flat Roofs Leak

If you look after a building constructed in the latter half of the 20th Century it probably has flat roofs. You may also have trouble with flat roof leaks. This article looks at the most common causes of flat […]

  • penetrations in Armourplan single ply membrane at Arnold Hill Academy
    7 Flat Roofing Challenges for Main Contractors – Why Take a Partnership Approach? 7 Flat Roofing Challenges for Main Contractors – Why Take a Partnership Approach?

    7 Flat Roofing Challenges for Main Contractors – Why Take a Partnership Approach?

7 Flat Roofing Challenges for Main Contractors – Why Take a Partnership Approach?

 

 

Main contractors face a number of flat roofing challenges. In this article we describe some of the common flat roofing challenges and how our holistic approach working with trusted manufacturers can help main contractors overcome them.

1. Inappropriate Specification

One common […]

  • Flat Roofing Materials – When You Should Use a Mixture of Roof Coverings Flat Roofing Materials – When You Should Use a Mixture of Roof Coverings

    Flat Roofing Materials – When You Should Use a Mixture of Roof Coverings

Flat Roofing Materials – When You Should Use a Mixture of Roof Coverings

This article looks at situations when you might choose a mixture of flat roofing materials on your construction project and how SIG Design and Technology can support you in your vision. Contact us here about your project.

Why To […]

  • Flat Roofing Materials – How to Choose Flat Roofing Materials – How to Choose

    Flat Roofing Materials – How to Choose

Flat Roofing Materials – How to Choose

With so many flat roofing materials on the market, how do you go about choosing the right one for your project? As a starting point, we talk to Daniel Bosworth, Design and Technical Manager at SIG Design and Technology, […]

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  • Lady Bee Enterprise Centre
    Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2020 Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2020

    Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2020

Our Top Five Roofing Design Blog Posts of 2020

Last week we kicked off our top ten roofing design blog posts published in 2020 with numbers ten to six. Here are the top five most read roofing design blog posts this […]

By |December 17th, 2020|Blog News|1 Comment
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