flat roof

Fire

09 December 2024

DensDeck: Why fire is a sustainability issue – the carbon cost of PV panel roof fires

Posted on by Max Banner

Failure to prevent fire spread and penetration from PV panels puts lives at risk and undermines the sustainability of a building – the words of Ieuan Compton – International Strategic Marketing Manager at Georgia-Pacific’s DensDeck, who writes this article…

DensDeck

19 June 2024

DensDeck Cover Boards Can Improve Roof Performance in Mission Critical Environments

Posted on by Max Banner

DensDeck roof cover boards, from Georgia-Pacific, are installed between the waterproofing and insulation layers of a flat roof system.

DensDeck

09 May 2024

DensDeck: How can you reduce the risk of solar panel roof fires?

Posted on by Max Banner

To reduce the risk of a solar panel flat roof fire, measures should be taken to prevent electrical arcing, as this is the major factor that could cause an outbreak of fire. DensDeck explains more…

DensDeck

27 September 2023

DensDeck® Roof Cover Boards at Spanish Amazon Data Centre

Posted on by Max Banner

DensDeck® Prime Roof Boards were specified as cover boards for the steel deck flat roof build-up of the mission critical Amazon data centre in Zaragoza.

DensDeck

11 September 2023

DensDeck® Roof Boards specified for IKEA Bangalore

Posted on by Max Banner

Fire-resistant DensDeck® Roof Boards by Georgia-Pacific, are helping to increase the performance of the solar panel flat roof system of IKEA Bangalore.

ROCKWOOL

07 November 2022

ROCKWOOL expands range of on-demand CPDs

Posted on by Max Banner

Following the success of the ROCKWOOL CPD module to help roofing contractors and specifiers mitigate fire risk in flat roofs, and in response to customer feedback, the company is now making the seminar available online to be completed on demand.

SFS

19 October 2021

SFS: Adjustable fasteners, heat induction innovations, and a case in the North East

Posted on by Max Banner

The fastening solutions roofing installers and contractors choose can make a lot of difference post-COVID, explains Martyn Holloway, Business Development Manager – Flat Roof at SFS.

Hambleside Danelaw

10 February 2021

Dryseal for home workers and choices for the homeowner

Posted on by Max Banner

If you decide you would like to extend your home working space, you may choose a flat roof as the best option, as Hambleside Danelaw explain here…

VELUX

25 March 2020

VELUX Skylights improving lighting in communal areas at Strawberry Field

Posted on by Max Banner

42 VELUX Longlights have been installed as part of an innovative lighting and ventilation strategy at the new Strawberry Field visitor centre and young adults’ training hub in Liverpool.

Sarnafil

26 July 2019

Sarnafil HD proves it’s tough enough

Posted on by Max Banner

New Elgin primary school in Moray, Scotland, has had a Sarnafil HD system installed to meet their need for a new high-quality flat roof refurbishment.