Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Roof Covering",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Glacier natural slates from Cembrit Blunn from
Cembrit Blunn, which we summarised at the time by saying "Many thousands of Glacier natural slates from Cembrit Blunn feature in an architecturally impressive and technically demanding roofing installation at Branksome in Dorset".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Zinc 'Grand Designs' honours for sustainability from
Umicore V M Zinc: "Though less well known for standing seam systems than aluminium, zinc is now receiving widespread public attention as a consequence of projects featured in, for example, the 2007 Grand Designs Awards".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Letchworth Roofing
concerning its Business Design Centre re-roof
- take a look at Letchworth Roofing completes GBP1.3m re-roof
which says: "Business Design Centre has seen its roof completely revamped by the Letchworth Roofing Company in a GBP1.3m project".
Take a look also at the news release from Onduline Building Products, Bardoline tile strips from Onduline,
as well as SIPs solution for innovative housing design from Vencel Resil,
and Metsec adds value with design service from Metsec.
See also:
Metsec goes medical
(August 2007)
Metsec's lattice joists division has supplied long span, curved lightweight steel lattice trusses to support the roof covering of a new medical centre in Kent
Long span trusses on curved riverfront development
(August 2007)
Metsec has supplied 32 long span, lightweight steel trusses, plus zed purlins and 'C'-sections, to support the roof of 'The Hub', a curved, riverfront development in Chelmsford
Burlington at Shetland Museum and Archives
(August 2007)
Natural slate roofing from Burlington features as the roof finish on the new Shetland Museum and Archives building, recently opened on the islands and constructed at cost of GBP11.6 million
Smartroof - revolution in roof space buildability
(August 2007)
The timber-based panels, which are installed gable-to-gable rather than from ridge to eaves quickly creating a totally unobstructed loft living space
Jabroof SlimFix panels from Vencel Resil
(July 2007)
Jabroof SlimFix roof can be installed to create a weather-tight seal within a day
ISG Totty Building win Timperley School Project
(March 2007)
ISG Totty Building won first ever project with Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council, securing GBP770K scheme at Willows Primary School in Timperley, Cheshire
Research shows Decra is lifetime ahead
(January 2007)
Independent research has shown that Decra's lightweight steel tiles are up to 66% cheaper than other roofing systems based on a whole life costing
Integrated roofing solution from Alumasc
(January 2007)
Armaseam standing seam roofing, ZinCo Green Roof technology and Skyline Fascia/Soffits were used combined to provide an integrated roofing solution, all supplied by Alumasc
Kee Klamp introduces new toeboard
(December 2006)
Kee Klamp has launched a new toeboard component to its market leading KeeGuard edge protection system
Metsec steel on swan-shaped Barnsley Interchange
(November 2006)
Metsec has supplied zed purlins and infill walling to the new GBP24 million Barnsley Transport Interchange project
Burlington natural slate roofing for restoration
(October 2006)
Natural slate roofing supplied by Burlington plays significant role in restoration of one of Dundee's oldest schools - the Morgan Academy
Kee Klamp uses its head for heights at UCL
(October 2006)
Kee Klamp has recently completed another impressive installation of its free-standing KeeGuard roof edge protection system at the University College London
Stop the rot from condensation
(October 2006)
Klober outline ventilation needs throughout the house, with pointers to builders in the face of ever changing regulations affecting ventilation, and how to avoid condensation
Roofing solution at St Martin in the Fields
(October 2006)
Armaseam standing seam roofing, ZinCo Green Roof technology and Skyline Fascia/Soffits provided an integrated roofing solution, all supplied by Alumasc
Delegation helps ensure compliance for home
(May 2006)
To help ensure compliance with all appropriate Building Regulations, AMA Design called in Glidevale to design the roof ventilation
Keeguard System for Buckinghamshire hospital
(May 2006)
Health and safety of all rooftop workers is now permanently assured at a Hospital in Buckinghamshire, thanks to newly installed KeeGuard roof edge protection system from Kee Klamp
Delegation helps ensure compliance for home
(May 2006)
To help ensure compliance with all appropriate Building Regulations, AMA Design called in Glidevale to design the roof ventilation
Linx for decent homes
(March 2006)
Linx has used some 800 Glidevale Premier In-Line ventilators to achieve low level ventilation across the roof in upgraded properties
Compliance for flat and pitched roofs
(March 2006)
Avonside in conjunction with Glidevale designed a scheme for Bryant Homes to ensure the roof complied with all Regulatory requirements
News on the Roof covering for Ecocabin from Onduline Building Products
(March 2006)
Onduline provides roof covering for a newly built Ecocabin in the Shropshire Hills
Armaseam outstanding results for community centre
(February 2006)
Armaseam - the high performance standing seam system from Alumasc - offers a versatile and cost-effective solution for all types of building
Metsec makes 35m span lightweight lattice trusses
(January 2006)
Metsec has supplied 33 lightweight steel lattice trusses, each spanning 35m, for a new manufacturing plant for Milbank Floors in Norfolk
Marley Eternit double-cambered Acme tiles
(November 2005)
Marley Eternit tiles help cement vows at exclusive wedding venue
Robert Hitchins buys Mitel Business Park
(September 2005)
Robert Hitchins Limited has confirmed its acquisition of a 17-acre property in Caldicot, Monmouthshire, and plans to transform the site into a mixed-use, multi-let development
Decra lightwight roof solution at Ibrox
(July 2005)
Six blocks of multistory flats around Ibroxholme Oval, just yards from Ibrox Park, underwent extensive refurbishment including re-roofing, to bring them in line with the current regulations
Bardoline transforms sports club
(June 2005)
Sandyacres Sports Club in Ashford, Kent has recently undergone treatment of a new roof covering with the use of Bardoline
Skills shortages threaten historic buildings
(June 2005)
England's historic buildings need 6,500 craftspeople in the next 12 months says research backed by ConstructionSkills and English Heritage
Increased membrane options
(April 2005)
Additions to membrane options at Glidevale mean the building industry can source all its high performance pitched roofing and timber frame membrane requirements from one quality source
Decra gets good report at St Helen's school
(March 2005)
The Stratos tile is manufactured as a complete steel panel of tiles as opposed to individual tiles which virtually rules out the possibility of vandalism or forced entry
Helping protect timber frame
(February 2005)
Scotframe Timber Engineering, which manufactures timber frame kits, has switched all its undertile membrane requirements at both of its Scottish manufacturing facilities to Glidevale's Protect A1
Kingspan KS1000 TS slate and tile support system
(February 2005)
The new 30,000 sq.ft.natural slate roof on the Grade II Lloyd's Court building in Newcastle city centre used Kingspan's unique KS1000 TS slate and tile support system
Decra Roof Systems fit for new health centre
(January 2005)
The roof on the new Primary Care Unit is a warm roof construction including over 1400m2 of Stratos tiles plus traditional angle shaped ridging, hip ventilation and Decra 700 breather membrane
Eternit Clay Tiles Come Home To Roost
(November 2004)
Only Eternit Building Materials could supply the complete range of natural clay plain tiles and fittings for an ornate roof for a house, called 'The Roost'
Schools Choose Decra Stratos Roofing Tiles
(November 2004)
With strong growth in the roof refurbishment sector at present, particularly in public sector areas such as education Decra, Europe's leading metal roofing suppliers, are very much in demand