Domestic Pitched Roofs
Two things are particularly important with regard to pitched green roofs: a reliable and permanently functional anti-slip system and fast-rooting vegetation in the form of pre-cultivated vegetation mats. Typical tried …
Roofing & Maintenance
A pitched roof project in Holland
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Pitched Green Roofs – A Modern Design Element
More and more frequently pitched green roofs are being seen as providing an important visual design element for modern buildings. There are widespread advantages in specifying green roofs, such as …
Waterproof roofing specialist, Kemper System, unveils KEMPERGRO a complete green roof system.
Designed to enable specifiers to source a complete green roof from a single supplier, KEMPERGRO builds on Kemper System’s existing track record in the green roof sector. The KEMPEROL range …
KEMPER SYSTEM HAS PACKAGING FACTORY REFURB IN THE BAG
Ball Packaging has carried out a successful roof refurbishment project without stripping out the existing roof, thanks to Kemperol V210 from Kemper System. A specialist in packaging for the food …
Working towards safer solar panel installation
After several months of uncertainty, the Feed-in tariff (FiT) scheme has now started to provide the solar industry with some sense of stability. This certainty is likely to bring back …
KEMPER LAUNCHES TOTAL GREEN ROOF SOLUTION WITH ‘KEMPERGRO’
Liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, has launched KEMPERGRO, the company’s first ever complete green roof system. Suitable for use in both newbuild and refurbishment projects, KEMPERGRO has been …
Axter General Fix®
Unique, non-penetrating anchoring device for PV amorphous modules,crystalline panels and other roof mounted equipment Axter’s new GENERAL FIX® lightweight fastening system secures roof mounted equipment such as PV amorphous ‘thin …
Luxury Property gets Glendyne treatment
Glendyne natural slate has provided elegance and charm to an imposing new property in Yorkshire. The dark blue/grey slates provide the perfect complement to the fresh white facades and natural …
REDLAND PV FIXINGS DESIGNED TO MEET MCS 012 STANDARD
DECC has published the long-awaited Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) 012 standard for the fixing of solar panels on roofs in the UK just days before Redland launched its new MCS …
Replica lead and copper panels… new from Renolit and MCM. Good news for specifiers, bad news for thieves!
Specialist single ply manufacturer Renolit and MCM Panels have combined two niche products to create a unique single skin roofing & cladding system that offers the stunning visual appearance of …
What lies beneath the great British domestic roof? Solar’s nightmare is about to get a dream solution!
Leaving the debate surrounding feed in tariffs to one side, the spiraling cost of domestic fuel is most likely enough to ensure consumer demand for alternative renewable energy supplies will …
The Great Slate Debate
Roofing material matters and the specification issues can be confusing, so Ged Ferris, Marketing Manager at slates and cladding specialist, Cembrit, is on hand to offer guidance. As many …
Ambulance stations benefit from Ash & Lacy emergency treatment
Ash & Lacy Building Systems has proved invaluable to several ambulance stations in Yorkshire that have all undergone refurbishments or re-roofing projects. Stations from the Yorkshire Ambulance service in Halifax, …
Renolit’s single ply solar membrane is rated the most reflective in the world
Renolit’s Alkorbright single ply membrane has been independently tested in Italy and the USA, returning the highest reflectivity ratings. High reflectivity means a cooler rooftop, assisting the efficiency of crystalline …
SHOW SOME STEEL
There’s a lot to be said for showing some steel when it comes to domestic roofing projects! Timber solutions will continue to lead the way as the roofing product of …
Safety is Kee
A staggering number of accidents continue to result from slips, trips and falls from height. Against the backdrop of the HSE’s Shattered Lives campaign, Jeff Rowley, Product Manager at fall …
Flat roof building services supports
Roof-Pro’s support systems are designed to facilitate flexible and efficient installation of a wide variety of roof-top mounted services. The objectives are to protect the waterproofing integrity and provide future …
Wind-battered building’s costly insurance claims for roof damage resolved with Sarnafil
Before it was refurbished with a Sarnafil roofing system two years ago, the Admirals Court residential block of flats on an exposed Scottish coastline in Inverclyde regularly lost roof tiles …
Axter’s fully integrated photovoltaic roof membranes generate 17,600 kWh renewable electricity per year
Southbury Road, Enfield Planning permission for this private residential block required 10% CO2 emissions savings through the use of renewable energy. Axter’s MCS accredited General Solar photovoltaic roofing, chosen on …
Look again… this is single ply membrane at its innovative best
Unique design wins prestigious roofing award Brighton’s Metropole Hotel was the venue for the NFRC’s prestigious annual awards event. Single ply membrane manufacturer Renolit alongside Ilkeston based contractor, Advanced Roof …
SOLAR AND SARNAFIL ROOFING SOLUTIONS – THE PERFECT PAIRING
Sika Sarnafil is encouraging building owners and developers to partner solar technology with a proven, high-performance roofing system to safeguard their investment and maximise a roof’s overall performance. “More and …
Axter’s WILOTEKT-PLUS chosen for iconic Canada Water Library
After a rigorous selection procedure, architects CZWG approved Axter’s WILOTEKT-PLUS structural waterproofing for their inverted Canada Water pyramid. ISG Jackson’s Senior Contracts Manager, Len Smith, said, “The Axter system was …
Ashzip rises high above the rest
Sandwell Homes has managed numerous high rise Decent Homes refurbishments in partnership with Sandwell Council’s Urban Design team, including Lancaster House in Oldbury, West Midlands. In order to sufficiently meet …