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Tag: Roofing
February 12, 2025
No1 Ancoats Green: Best practice for flat roofing designed to the Passivhaus standard – ADC
AccuRoof Technical Director Daniel Bosworth discusses the specification and delivery of flat roofs, designed to the Passivhaus standard, on a major housing development in Manchester, with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw. In association with Currently under construction in Manchester, No1 Ancoats Green comprises 128 new-build, low-carbon homes (CGI: Virtual Planit). Designed by local practice […]
May 20, 2024
Roof design and specification: Learning best practice with AccuRoof – ADC
The AT Technical Seminar, in partnership with AccuRoof, saw experts in the field present and explore best practices for roofing design and specification. AT is coming to Manchester! Join us for a roofing design and specification technical seminar on Wednesday 12th June. Spaces are limited – register for free and find out more, here. On […]
February 13, 2024
Roofing Lucent W1: Part 1 Design and Specification – ADC
In the first instalment of this two-part technical feature, Roofing specialists from SIG Design & Technology (D&T) and EJ Roberts Roofing discuss the design and specification of one of the most complex roofs ever constructed in London with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw. In association with Located behind the Piccadilly Circus Lights in London’s […]
January 26, 2024
Roof design and specification: The dos and don’ts – ADC
The inaugural AT Technical Seminar, in partnership with SIG Design & Technology, explored roofing design and specification best practice. On Thursday 18th January at The Building Centre in London, Architecture Today hosted a technical seminar with SIG Design & Technology focusing on roofing design and specification best practice. Specialists Ross Finnie, Ian Dryden, Terry Collins, […]
January 4, 2024
Best practice for fragile deck replacement – ADC
Ian Dryden, National Specification Manager at SIG Design & Technology, discusses best practice for replacing fragile roof decks with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw. In association with Fragile roof decks occur for a variety of reasons, including unsuitable materials choices, poor detailing, unplanned alterations or additions over time, and lack of regular maintenance. Not […]
March 19, 2023
Best practice for roofing guarantees – ADC
Ross Finnie, Sales Director at SIG Design and Technology, discusses best practice for roofing guarantees with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw. In association with IKO Armourplan P Reinforced roof at West Motney Way, Rainham, Kent (ph: AJ Lucas Roofing Contractors) As any architect will tell you, construction is a risky business where errors and […]
December 6, 2022
Best practice for standing seam zinc roof build-ups – ADC
Simon Walker, Category Manager at SIG Zinc & Copper, discusses the dos and don’ts of standing seam zinc roof build-ups with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw. In association with PhotosTerence Smith For more than a century, standing seam zinc roofs have appealed to architects for reasons of aesthetics, weather performance, durability, and – latterly […]
November 1, 2022
Maximising flat roof specification and installation – ADC
Rob Edwards, Trading Director at SIG Design and Technology, discusses the company’s core service principles and how these can benefit specifiers, with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw. In association with While flat roofs have long been admired for their aesthetics, efficiency, and material economy, they remain technically challenging – not least in ensuring a long service […]
October 9, 2022
Designing in sustainability with Marley – ADC
Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, explores how closer supply chain collaboration and an improved understanding of renewable technologies can help drive the sustainability agenda for architects and tackle domestic energy costs. In association with The journey to 2050 net zero is underway and political leaders have clearly signposted the direction of travel. Part […]
August 1, 2022
Hot topic – ADC
Radmat explores fire performance criteria and best practice for green, blue and biosolar roofs. In association with Anchorage House (ph: Jonathan Lucas) The Building Regulations set the Statutory (legal) minimum requirements for the construction of buildings in the United Kingdom, establishing minimum performance requirements to prevent the loss of life. In England, Wales and Northern […]
July 6, 2022
Membrane roof refurbishment best practice at Chester Zoo – ADC
Nigel Fields, Midlands Area Field Technician at SIG Design and Technology, discusses best practice for a technically challenging single ply roof refurbishment at Chester Zoo with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw. In association with Prior to the roof refurbishment scheme, June’s Food Court had been closed due to water ingress (ph: courtesy of Chester […]
July 3, 2022
Advanced technology – ADC
Sika is leading the way with first ever Silver Cradle to Cradle Certified roofing membrane. In association with Governments, the general public and companies alike are demanding more in terms of sustainability. This is why the launch of the Cradle to Cradle Silver Certified Sarnafil Advanced Technology – the first and only UK roofing membrane […]
