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News Release from: A Proctor Group | Subject: Roofshield
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 April 2006
Complete roof refurbishment in Princess
Street
Architects, Comprehensive Design of Edinburgh approved the use of Roofshield, to ensure the roof-space was protected against condensation and varying climatic conditions.
Princes Street, Edinburgh Situated on a prominent corner position on historic Princes Street in Edinburgh the property has undergone a complete roof refurbishment as part of a comprehensive building envelope update The Architects, Comprehensive Design of Edinburgh approved the use of Roofshield, to ensure the roof-space was protected against condensation and varying climatic conditions
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 23 Jan 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Roofshield high performance breather membrane
Building built for the temperature controlled storage of wine has had 2,000 square metres of Roofshield high performance breather membrane installed on the roof.
They had to be sure that no problems would be encountered in the roof space in the future.
Harrison and Duff of Boldridgeburn, Dunfermline were entrusted with the roof refurbishment on the project.
Mr.Harrison stated that they have installed Roofshield on many of their projects, its high performance properties ensuring they offer their clients peace of mind in their roof constructions.
Its ease of application, it is laid the same way as a traditional underlay, ensures time and cost savings.
Roofshield is manufactured in the U.K.
and marketed by The A.Proctor Group who for over 40 years have been serving the Construction Industry with an extensive portfolio of technically advanced Membrane, Acoustic and Thermal products.
The result of a 5 year intensive research and development programme and 10 years market experience gives Roofshield its unrivalled pedigree when used in pitched roof applications.
It is the highest performing triple laminate vapour permeable roof underlay available on the market today.
It has excellent water hold out properties and carries 2 British Board of Agreement Certificates for use in warm BBA96/3220 and cold BBA99/3648 pitched roofs without the need for provision of expensive ventilation to the roof-space.
A moisture vapour permeability of 2409 g/m2/day and water vapour resistance of 0.09MNs/g with the added benefit of air permeability confirms its high performance.
Roofshield is compatible with the main types of timber treatments used today.
It does not suffer from the wind noise problems associated with other lighter weight breather membranes. Request a free brochure from A Proctor Group ...
For ease of handling Roofshield is available in roll size 50m x 1m.
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