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Roofing

Overview

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Roofing and drainage

The battle of the roof pitches has abated and British architects’ love affair with the vernacular seems to run and run, but performance and procurement are part of the debate. This month we look at sheet roof cladding, tiles and slates and flat and membrane roofs.

Products

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Products: The Forum: University of Exeter, Streatham Campus

A selection of the products specified for Wilkinson Eyre Architects’ The Forum at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus

CT Flora Roof

Green roofs

Many products that aim to make the construction of green roofs simpler and more efficient are now available, including pre-seeded blankets, planted modules and drainage layers

Roofing News

Marley

Carbon footprint certification 'first' for roofing products

Marley Eternit’s roofing products have received carbon footprint certification from the Carbon Trust

AJ Specification digital issue

ACO CPD

CPD: Materials for corrosion resistant and hygienic drainage

This CPD is sponsored by ACO Building Drainage. It aims to help specifiers gain knowledge allowing them to avoid specification risks associated with drainage elements for corrosion resistant and hygienic applications.

More CPD

The searchable digital buildings archive with drawings from more than 1,500 projects

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