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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw explores fire compliance best practice for flat roofs with SIG Design and Technology’s Ross Finnie (Sales Director), Andy Wells (National Supply Chain Manager), and Daniel Bosworth (Design & Technical Manager), as well Graham Ford, Principal of Graham Ford Architects. In association with Aerial view of Make Architects’ 5 Broadgate […]
Steven Vincent, Major Projects Manager at Eco Green Roofs (EGR), in conversation with Architecture Today’s Technical Editor John Ramshaw, discusses best practice design for the innovative SolarNature roof system from SIG Design & Technology (SIG D&T) and EGR. In association with SIG D&T and EGR SolarNature Scheme, BioDiverse version When it comes to environmentally responsible […]
