Whether it’s social housing, a school, or surgery roofing; projects vary in size and scope. Yet, isn’t the need to specify high-performance, cost-effective materials a commonality for all? ...
As a slim and highly efficient thermal multi-foil insulation for use in roofs, walls and floors, Alumaflex® is ideal for barn or loft conversions and in general timber frame construction....
Transforming unused flat roof areas into attractive green spaces is easier and quicker than many imagine and delivers a raft of benefits that are really attractive to public sector clients...
Flat roofs are rarely ever truly flat. In order to achieve a flat roof’s main purpose – to protect the building below and those who use it from the elements...
Named the TES ‘Creative School of the Year’ in 2019, Admiral Lord Nelson School in Portsmouth is a high school for around 1000 pupils aged 11-16. The school operates from...
When it comes to specification, paying close attention to seemingly small details will go a long way to ensuring a roof remains watertight and problem-free during its lifetime, says Martin...
Martin Bidewell, Head of Technical for Sika Roofing, considers the importance of guarantees in today’s market....
Bauder Total Roof System PLUS is the new formidable bitumen waterproofing system from Bauder. The system incorporates both rubber and elastic properties in the dual-modified BauderKARAT cap sheet to deliver...
“Weather has had a greater effect on sales than economic numbers, we’ve known that forever”. So said former John Lewis Managing Director Andy Street, alluding to a longstanding challenge for...
Stuart Hicks from cold-applied liquid waterproofing specialist, Kemper System, explains the challenges surrounding the roof renovation of a busy London hospital....
While flat roofs are a superb roof-covering solution, failing to factor in fire risks during hot works at the design stage can have catastrophic consequences. Daniel Tucker, Systems Product Manager...
Managing budgets and making the right maintenance and housing improvement decisions at the right time is crucial for social housing providers – and that’s where CIT (Consultancy, Investigation, Training) is...
As we rapidly turn into a nation of apartment dwellers, particularly within our major cities, then balconies, flat roofs and service areas such as walkways and stairwells have grown in...
