Roof

10 July 2024

New technical guides from Glidevale Protect help determine correct roof space ventilation requirements

Posted on by Max Banner

Two new visual technical guides from Glidevale Protect have been released to help specifiers and roofing contractors determine the correct roof space ventilation requirements depending on the type of pitched roofing underlay used.

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.

Glidevale Protect

17 June 2024

Glidevale Protect: New NHBC Standards for roofing using solar PV

Posted on by Max Banner

The NHBC’s new Technical Standards for 2024 are now active and include guidance on the installation of integrated, in-roof solar panels. Glidevale Protect has more…

CUPA

12 June 2024

CUPA PIZARRAS natural slates for Leeds domestic project

Posted on by Max Banner

CUPA R12 Excellence has been installed as part of a roof refurbishment project at Parkstone, a stunning Edwardian residence on the edge of Roundhay Park, Leeds.

Hush

12 June 2024

Hush: Acoustic insulation solutions for roofing

Posted on by Max Banner

Incorporating acoustic insulation into the design of roofs is crucial to deliver finished buildings which provide acoustically comfortable internal environments. Hush Acoustics has more…

Glidevale Protect

29 May 2024

Glidevale Protect boosts sustainability at Swansea social housing scheme

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A range of trusted product solutions from leading manufacturer Glidevale Protect has been specified and installed to help create energy-efficient and healthy homes by property development specialists Castell Group for use on a new affordable housing scheme constructed in Llansamlet, Swansea.

EPD

24 May 2024

EPD Insulation Group: Driving change for women in construction

Posted on by Max Banner

The number of women across the construction workforce increased to 15.8% from April – June 2023, which is a jump of 1.2% from the previous quarter. In short, that equates to the highest number since records began in 1997. EPD Insulation Group has more…

Passivent

22 May 2024

Passivent hits natural ventilation targets for Sport England’s new archery centre

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Passivent has supplied eleven Airscoop® roof mounted terminals for use on a new £3.6m performance archery facility at Lilleshall National Sports Centre in Shropshire.

20 May 2024

DensDeck: The roles roof cover boards play within the airport roof build-up

Posted on by Max Banner

From additional acoustic performance to increased fire resistance, roof cover boards offer an array of benefits for any mission critical commercial roofing project. Georgia-Pacific, the manufacturer of DensDeck, explains more…

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…