Roofs

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07 May 2015

Thermal wheel technology is an energy efficient solution

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In the current climate of stringent building regulations, ever-tightening standards in building service provisions and the ever-increasing pressure on environmental issues; Thermal wheel technology may never have been of greater significance. Thermal wheels are now being used as a leading component in support of the trend to use heat recovery as a route to energy[…]

  • 07 May 2015

06 May 2015

Decothane Ultra provides non-disruptive liquid roof membrane

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It was determined the roof required a waterproof coating after a series of leaks and water ingress problems. Decothane Ultra was chosen as a non-disruptive solution by Midlands Roofing Services, as the City Council requested that work be carried out while the building was in use. Decothane Ultra was used to minimise disruption in the[…]

  • 06 May 2015

05 May 2015

Natural ventilation provided to new London primary school

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The new, 48,000ft2 three storey school has been constructed entirely from cross laminated timber and has attained its environmental assessment through its use of sustainable materials, high insulation levels, and natural ventilation. The primary school is the first to be commissioned by the Diocese of Westminster in 40 years. Gilberts – a UK specialist in[…]

  • 05 May 2015

20 April 2015

How to get a domestic re-roof right

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JOHN BRASH CASE STUDY Bridlington John Brash CASE STUDY Bridlington Batten – exposed location by the sea A domestic re-roof in an exposed coastal location. This plain tile roof project in Bridlington was far from a simple project as the exposed coastal location also made the selection of materials really important. The house was built[…]

  • 20 April 2015

17 April 2015

Schöck Isokorb prevents thermal bridging at new Irish distillery

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CASE STUDY: Schöck prevents thermal bridging at Irish distillery development The new Still House (Courtesy of Wain Morehead Architects) Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard €100 million is being invested in new plant to double the capacity at Irish Distillers Pernod Ricard development of its main distillery in Midleton, County Cork. When complete, Midleton will be one[…]

  • 17 April 2015

16 April 2015

Space Air partnership with Barclaycard for flexible payment system

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Space Air partnership with Barclaycard for flexible payment system Space Air flexible payment system By using Barclaycard Merchant Services (BMS) we can process transactions to any value with a limit of £100,000,000. This limit is determined by the credit limit you have negotiated with your credit provider. Get more from your card & save more[…]

  • 16 April 2015

14 April 2015

New Sarnafil Self Adhered membrane cuts installation time

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Sarnafil G410 FSA self adhered hot air weldable roof membrane combines all the traditional and proven advantages of a Sarnafil membrane with fast and easy installation thanks to a strong self adhered attachment method instant adhesion means time and money can be saved by all parties – installers, specifiers and building owners quick turnaround and[…]

  • 14 April 2015

13 April 2015

Roofing material specified for new seafood restaurant

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Steadmans’ Meta-Slate Plus system has been installed as roofing material for Blyth Boathouse Restaurant The Meta-Slate Plus system consists of Steadmans’ Meta-Slate roofing sheets, which are fixed to its AS35 insulated panels. Manufactured from 0.7mm galvanised coil, the sheet is printed with a slate pattern, giving it a natural aesthetic. Despite its appearance, it possess[…]

  • 13 April 2015

13 April 2015

New guide informs on the sealing of end lap details

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MCRMA’s “Effective sealing of end laps in metal roofing constructions” can be downloaded now Entitled “Effective sealing of end laps in metal roofing constructions”, the new guidance document advises on the issues that need to be taken into consideration to ensure that end laps are sealed correctly. It covers profiled metal to GRP rooflights, profiled[…]

  • 13 April 2015

10 April 2015

Ecological self-build benefits from fibre cement corrugated sheeting

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Over 200 fibre cement corrugated sheets have been fitted on the walls and roof of Michael Montegomery’s energy efficient self-build In 2012, Michael Montgomery began work on his self-build project; after years of work, the upstairs and landscaping is currently being finalised. Michael decided to use fibre cement corrugated sheeting on the walls and roof[…]

  • 10 April 2015