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June 21, 2022
Simon Walker of SIG Zinc & Copper and Sandy Harrison of KME TECU answer readers’ questions on copper. What are the main advantages of copper cladding and roofing over other types of metal?The main advantages of choosing copper for roofing and cladding are its longevity and malleability. Furthermore, it is 100 per cent recyclable, requires […]
June 1, 2022
Jonathan Lowy, Operational Marketing Manager at VMZINC traces the history and technical development of zinc roofing and cladding in Europe from the 19th century to the modern day. In association with Space Park, Leicester, Shepheard Epstein Hunter Architects Soon after VMZINC was founded back in 1837, zinc began to be used as a roofing material […]
March 15, 2022
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 […]
February 14, 2022
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 […]
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