Roofing

MARLEY’S ROOF SYSTEM SCOOPS PRESTIGIOUS AWARD

Building Products Index Ltd May 24, 2022 Roofing Leave a Comment

Marley’s full roof system has won the Best External Product award in the highly competitive 2022 Housebuilder Product Awards.

The expert panel of industry judges recognised how Marley’s complete roof system including integrated solar PV and an innovative fire safety solution – Roof Defence, could help housebuilders tackle prominent issues round future sustainability and end user safety, and ultimately, provide future-proofed roofs.

The judging panel at the Housebuilder Product Awards commented: “The judges favoured entries which satisfied the key criteria of the category including offering solutions to the housebuilder and cost and time saving, as well as, importantly, the need to meet sustainability and zero carbon challenges facing the industry. The judges were impressed by the approach of the best and winning product in this category to put sustainability at the heart of the product range.”

Marley SolarTile®, together with the new and innovative Roof Defence product, can both be specified as component solutions within a fully integrated roof system and help play a significant role in enabling specifiers to satisfy new carbon reduction responsibilities under Part L of the Building Regulations, as well as enhance protection against the risk of fire spread between roof spaces.

Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, said: “We are committed to working with specifiers so they can select roofing solutions that meet the needs of their customers and the regulatory landscape they’re operating in. That’s why we’re delighted that the value of future-proofed roofs

“Marley’s single supply offering ensures specifiers can access a fully integrated roofing solution that has sustainability, safety, and performance at its heart.”

To find out more about Marley’s full roof system, visit: https://www.marley.co.uk/roofsystem

MARLEY’S FUTURE-PROOFED ROOF SYSTEM SCOOPS PRESTIGIOUS HOUSEBUILDER PRODUCT AWARD

Building Products Index Ltd April 27, 2022 Roof tiles, Roofing Leave a Comment

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Marley’s full roof system has won the Best External Product award in the highly competitive 2022 Housebuilder Product Awards.

Marley SolarTile®, together with the new and innovative Roof Defence product, can both be specified as component solutions within a fully integrated roof system and help play a significant role in enabling housebuilders to satisfy new carbon reduction responsibilities under Part L of the Building Regulations, as well as enhance protection against the risk of fire spread between roof spaces.

Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, said: “We are committed to working with housebuilders so they can specify roofing solutions that meet the needs of their customers and the regulatory landscape they’re operating in. That’s why we’re delighted that the value of future-proofed roofs provided by the Marley full roof system have been recognised in this way.

“Roof Defence and Marley SolarTile can help housebuilders protect the safety of homeowners and meet the sustainability demands of Part L and onwards to the Future Homes Standard, so it’s great that the judging panel have acknowledged the benefits both products bring to a roof system.

“Marley’s single supply offering ensures the housebuilding sector can access a fully integrated roofing solution that has sustainability, safety, and performance at its heart.”

To find out more about Marley’s full roof system, including integrated solar PV and innovative Roof Defence solution, visit: https://www.marley.co.uk/roofsystem

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HOMES BUILT FOR THE FUTURE, WITH TATA STEEL’S ENHANCED CONFIDEX® HOME GUARANTEE

Building Products Index Ltd March 31, 2022 Roofing Leave a Comment

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Given the clear push on sustainability and in light of the Future Homes Standard, Tata Steel is pleased to introduce a ‘solar ready’ enhancement to the Confidex® Home Guarantee, helping developers, contractors and self-builders deliver homes built for the future.

With the countdown to Net Zero well underway, there is a big emphasis on how we can all improve our sustainability and lessen our carbon footprint. The Future Homes Standard forms a key part of this; a new set of standards that will complement the Building Regulations, developed to ensure new homes are future-proofed with low carbon heating and world-leading energy efficiency.

Solar panels will have an important part to play in the delivery of this greener future, with the UK’s solar sector expected to double by 2030. As such, Tata Steel, the global steel manufacturer, has taken the decision to enhance the 25-year Confidex® Home Guarantee for the residential sector, making it ‘solar ready’.

The Confidex® Home Guarantee is valid on standing seam residential roof and wall systems manufactured from Tata Steel’s Colorcoat Prisma® and Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and available via its four UK supply chain partners: Tata Steel (Colorcoat Urban®), Catnic (SSR2), Euroclad (Vieo) and EQC (Seamlap/Seamlock).

Originally launched in 2019, the revamped Confidex® Home Guarantee offers the same renowned protection against paint peeling on the pre-finished steel product for a period of 25 years, regardless of where the property is located (coast or inland); in addition to now allowing homeowners to install Clip and Fix Solar Panels on their roofs. Solar panels can be installed at any point during the 25-year guarantee period, without prior consultation from Tata Steel.

Tata Steel’s new ‘solar ready’ Confidex® Home will help developers and contractors in their delivery of greener homes, with the roofs ready for future solar panel installations. What’s more, the Guarantee enables developers to offer added peace of mind to prospective home buyers, with an additional 15 years on top of the 10-year NHBC guarantee.

While, as a result of the Confidex® Home Guarantee being a direct agreement with Tata Steel, homeowners can benefit from the assurance that, in the unlikely event of a material fault, it can be promptly resolved and rectified, without the need to go via the supply chain or their home insurance. The Guarantee is also transferrable in the event of the property being sold and is written in accordance with consumer law.

Speaking about the revamped Guarantee, Dr Peter Barker, New Product Development Manager at Tata Steel, said: “In the run up to 2050, the UK is changing the way it builds the homes of the future. As part of the Future Homes Standard, homes built from 2025 will have to produce 75% to 85% less carbon emissions, compared to homes delivered under the current regulations, with the installation of solar panels becoming increasingly popular.

“As such, we took the decision to update our renowned Confidex® Home Guarantee in line with the changing face of the construction and housebuilding industries to reflect the sustainable agenda. Through the new ‘solar ready’ Confidex® Home, we’re proud to be a small part of this journey to Net Zero, as well as being the only pre-finished steel manufacturer to offer a standing seam roof and wall system guarantee agreement direct to the homeowner.”

Tata Steel’s Colorcoat® pre-finished steel products are renowned in the industry for their aesthetics, durability and long-lasting performance, in addition to the comprehensive guarantees that come with them.

For more information, please visit: www.colorcoat-online.com/confidexhome

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Custom-made rooflights for custom-builds.

Building Products Index Ltd March 15, 2022 Rooflights Leave a Comment

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Every build project is unique. Tricky refurbishment job with exacting measurements? Need an innovative design with extra wow factor?

National Domelight supplies custom-made rooflights designed to meet your unique brief.

Do I need a standard or bespoke rooflight?

Standard units are perfect for many projects, but here are some considerations to see if a bespoke solution would work best for you…

Size

Are you replacing a rooflight manufactured in imperial measurements? It may not be possible to find an exact metric conversion. A bespoke solution can help save costly additional modifications to the building’s design.

Or, does the style of the building necessitate an eye-catching design? Would a non-standard solution give the property the exclusivity and character sought after by the architect or homeowner?

Regulations

Continuously updating regulations mean a straightforward like-for-like replacement may no longer meet building regulations.

Other considerations

Custom solutions offer so much more choice – have you thought about the following options?

Colour Coordination: Bespoke RAL colours match conservation area requirements, or allow for striking finishes that complement the design.
Upgraded Glass: Improve privacy, reduce glare, and combat solar gain with customised tints.
Energy Efficiency: Kerbs can be manufactured in various heights to accommodate the use of thicker insulation at roof level, improving the property’s EPC
Improved Ventilation: Rooflights with ventilation or smoke dispersal keep a property healthy and aerated, while adhering to building regulations.
Stay Secure: ‘Secured By Design’ specification units available for added peace of mind.
Reduce Noise: Sound reduction requirements can be met with tailored solutions.
Weighty Decisions: Ensure your walk-on glass is suitable for its application, whether that’s domestic, commercial, or industrial.

Think a bespoke solution is for you?

National Domelight’s technical team can provide the right solution for your project and advise on industry policy and regulations, so you get it right first time and on budget.

We are open 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday; get in contact with our technical team:

Call: 01276 451555

Email: info@nationaldomes.com

Visit www.nationaldomes.com

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Using the 5th façade to help mitigate climate change

Building Products Index Ltd January 4, 2022 Insulation, Roofing Leave a Comment

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A new report from the University of Southampton Energy and Climate Change Division of the School of Engineering, commissioned by the NFRC Charitable Trust, highlights some key steps that specifiers, building owners and home owners can take to use the roof to help mitigate the impacts of climate change. https://www.nfrc.co.uk/docs/default-source/publications/roofing-industry/mrk173-nfrc-future-(p)roof-research.pdf?sfvrsn=79932a49_2&utm_source=PR&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=future_(p)roof

Whilst the largest roofing trade association in the UK could be expected to promote the contribution roofs can make to managing climate change the award-winning environmental charity Hubbub also recognises the valuable contribution that roofs can make, so much so that one of its 10 ‘Asks’ in The Greenprint is to ‘Ensure no roof goes unused.’ https://www.hubbub.org.uk/the-greenprint

As a market leading innovative flat roofing system provider Radmat Building Products fully endorse the recommendations in the ‘Building resilience of roofing technologies in a changing climate‘ report and already have an aligned product range that fully supports specifiers in following this direction of travel and improving the built environment.

Building resilience of roofing technologies in a changing climate‘ recommendations:

Conventional (consolidated technologies); These are technologies that are consolidated in the market currently in both the residential and non-residential sectors, such as enhanced levels of insulation and improving airtightness.

Radmat’s range of insulation boards includes the most thermally efficient XPS insulation boards on the market and the Worlds thinnest inverted roof insulation boards, both ProTherm G XPS X ULTRA 300 SL and ProTherm Quantum PLUS+ are BBA certified. Every roof is designed to optimise thermal efficiency within the design constraints of the roof or terrace.

Cool (highly reflective coatings); A cool roof is one that is designed to reflect more sunlight and absorb less heat than a conventional roof, typically flat or low sloped. A highly reflective type of paint, sheet covering, tiles or shingles can be used to achieve this.

Radmat’s single ply membranes and Liquid Applied Membranes provide light colour finishes for warm roofs, and our inverted roof systems can be finished with light coloured paving, porcelain tiles or energy capturing green roofs.

Green (vegetated); These are ballasted roofs that cover a conventional roof (typically flat) with a waterproofing later, growing medium (soil) and vegetation (plants).

Radmat’s MedO extensive, wildflower and biodiverse green roof range provide self-sustaining plant communities that replicate or replace the natural environment that was there before construction; enhancing both flora and fauna in the local environment as well as helping mitigating pollution, airborne noise, improve health and wellbeing and provide amenity.

Blue (vegetated with enhanced stormwater attenuation capacity); These are roofs that are designed to slow the drainage of rainwater collected above a roofs waterproof element, unlike conventional roofs which allow rainwater to drain quickly away from the roof.

Radmat’s Blue Roof systems provide roof level attenuation and discharge rate control, meeting the requirements for the London Plan 2021. The installation of the Radmat Blue Roof system at The Forge won the Roofing and Drainage award at the AJ Specification Award 2020 and features in the NLA report ‘Resilient London’ produced for COP26.

To find out more about Radmat’s product range go to www.radmat.com, for design support to help mitigate climate change e-mail TechServices@radmat.com or call 01858 410372.

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Maximise daylight with unlimited length Mardome Glass Link Rooflights from NDC

Building Products Index Ltd September 27, 2021 Rooflights Leave a Comment

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Supplied by NDC, the Mardome Glass Link Rooflight system provides a continuous sleek and minimalist rooflight of unlimited length thanks to its simple modular design, maximising natural daylight.

The premium, factory-assembled modules simply interlock together and are designed to fit directly into an existing or new upstand.

Specification & size

Mardome Glass Link is flexible and simple to specify for both new-build and refurbishment projects, with a maximum span width of 3.8m but unlimited length. Large modules can be glazed with multiple panes, minimising the number of modules to fit. Smaller rooflights comprise of a single monopane module.

Effortless fitting

There’s no need for on-site sealant application, perimeter insulation or flashing; these modules simply lap-seal together and side-fix into a preprepared weathered upstand for quick and simple installation.

Minimalist styling

A clean, contemporary look that delivers maximum daylight thanks to large glass modules with wide spans between glazing bars. Glass fits flush in the framework, with both opening and fixed modules sitting level. Concealed actuators mean all modules appear identical for a sleek, elegant and minimalist aesthetic.

Mardome Glass Link features:

Size: Maximum span width of 3.8m, unlimited length
Pitch: 2-35^o (span), 0-15^o (length)
Glazing: 6mm toughened outer, argon filled cavity, 9.5mm laminated inner (11.5mm on very large panes), special options available. CWCT TN-92 tested (for class 2 roofs)
Thermal performance: Standard centre pane U-value of 1.1 W/m²K
Framework: Fully thermally broken aluminium frame. Dual colour powder coated as standard (RAL 7016 anthracite grey external, RAL 9010 pure white internal), with optional special powder coating to any RAL colour
Opening: Any module can open – manual and powered options available
Security: ‘Secure by Design’ accreditation on all fixed modules as standard

Think a Mardome Glass Link Modular solution is for you?

NDC’s technical team can provide the right solution for your project and advise on industry policy and regulations, so you get it right first time and on budget.

Open 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday; get in contact with our technical team:

Call: 01276 451555

Email: info@nationaldomes.com

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Introducing Barrial ‘V’ Roof Edge Protection Series from Dani Alu (UK) Ltd

Building Products Index Ltd June 24, 2021 Roof Protection System Leave a Comment

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Barrial V is the latest roof edge protection system to be introduced by Dani Alu (UK) Ltd. A freestanding vertical railing system for use as non-public roof edge protection. Almost all edge protection systems are produced with horizontal railings, but the standards 13374-A and 14122-3 allow for a vertical railing system with gaps between the rails at no more than 250 mm centres. Edge protection is such a visible element of any building and Barrial V can add a much improved aesthetic to any building elevation.

Barrial ‘V’ is available with a choice of:

Vertical railings at 100 mm or 200 mm centres
Vertical height adjustment up to 1300 mm from the base of the system to accommodate green roof / stones / pitch to fall roof areas.
Mill finished or Powder Coated to any standard RAL colour choice

Barrial ‘V’ is just one product series in the uncompromising range of aluminium roof edge protection systems available from Dani Alu (UK) Ltd www.danialu.co.uk/cat/guardrails .

Why Barrial?

Manufactured in aluminium, Barrial technically and aesthetically offers a superior choice in edge protection for flat roof safety.

Slimline look- Rectangular vertical posts of 20 mm wide result in a visually un-obtrusive system
Fixed versions – parapet, roof deck, slab, clamps for standing seams – all fixing possibilities
Freestanding versions – Post centres up to 2.5 m reducing number of posts and weights
Variable height adjustment – Handrail is always parallel to the roof edge
Green roof integration – Concealed base rails improves the finish and minimises trip hazards
Post options – Curved, bent or straight posts offering more design choice to suit the building
Colour choices – Mill finished aluminium or choose your RAL finish
Rooflight safety – Modular systems made to size – secure fragile rooflights quickly

Why Dani Alu (UK) Ltd?

With over 40 years of experience in aluminium fabrication and system development, let us assist with your projects; advise on suitable systems; consult on roof requirements and constraints to make sure your projects receive the very best collective roof edge protection solution available.

Our advice is comprehensive and correct; our product is uncompromised and certified and we remain focused on achieving the perfect procurement experience for you from quotation to installation sign off.

Dani Alu will assist at all stages of the project to guarantee a safe, compliant and low maintenance system results. Reach out to us at contact@danialu.co.uk, call 01865 595160 or visit www.danialu.co.uk to view our range of aluminium guardrail, glass balustrade and metal works.

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Barrial Roof Edge Protection – The Safe Option for Any Roof Space

Building Products Index Ltd April 27, 2021 Roof Protection System Leave a Comment

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A few good reasons why your next order for edge protection should be for a Barrial Roof Edge Protection System.

Dani Alu (UK) Ltd manufacture and supply an un-rivalled range of collective roof and balustrade systems meeting a diverse range of project applications. Barrial is the uncompromising range of aluminium roof edge protection systems www.danialu.co.uk/cat/guardrails .

Why Barrial?

Manufactured in aluminium, Barrial technically and aesthetically offers a superior choice in edge protection for flat roof safety.

Slimline look- Rectangular vertical posts of 20 mm wide result in a visually un-obtrusive system

Fixed versions – parapet, roof deck, slab, clamps for standing seams – all fixing possibilities

Freestanding versions – Post centres up to 2.5 m reducing number of posts and weights

Variable height adjustment – Handrail is always parallel to the roof edge

Green roof integration – Concealed base rails improves the finish and minimises trip hazards

Post options – Curved, bent or straight posts offering more design choice to suit the building

Colour choices – Mill finished aluminium or choose your RAL finish

Rooflight safety – Modular systems made to size – secure fragile rooflights quickly

What cost is compliance?

Did you know that a roof edge must have a parapet of at least 150 mm present for a standard system to meet compliance of 13374-A (100 mm for 14122-3). If it is lower any systems must have a toe board installed. Along with loading criteria, there are simple design rules to meet the current standards, but all too often projects are supplied without (why you may ask) and the building user left unaware. Barrial is always specified correctly for the individual roof situation. Every Barrial configuration can prove independent testing to the appropriate standard and every order follows a strict installation guide to guarantee conformity – the safest option to secure your roof space.

It doesn’t cost to do things right, more so when you don’t. As for the price, well you might just be surprised that to do things right, doesn’t always come at a £££££ !

Why Dani Alu (UK) Ltd?

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NEW ROOF FIRE BARRIER LAUNCHED TO PREVENT FIRE SPREAD

Building Products Index Ltd March 28, 2021 Roof system, Roofing Leave a Comment

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Marley launches proven roof fire barrier with 15-year guarantee
New product helps to keep people and property protected
Can be specified as part of a full Marley Roof System to deliver safety-driven reassurance for roofing projects

Roof systems manufacturer, Marley has launched a new roof fire barrier to help prevent the spread of fire between adjoining properties, allowing specifiers to add an additional safety layer to roofing projects to keep both people and properties protected.

Marley Roof Defence will help specifiers select fire mitigation measures with confidence as the system delivers full protection to prevent the spread of fire from one roof to the next. Achieving up to a 60-minute fire rating, it can also be specified as a comprehensive fire barrier in larger roofs, or as a fire break in expansive buildings with large footprints such as apartment blocks, schools, care homes, offices, and hospitals.

The easy to install system comprises a double intumescent seal, with an inverted T design, that can simply be installed under tiles and between roof battens to close all gaps in the event of fire. Furthermore, when specified as part of a full Marley roof system it comes with a 15-year guarantee, providing specifiers with assurance around its long-term performance capabilities.

Market concerns around roof fire spread risk

The new product has been developed following separate reports from the BRE and BBC Watchdog, which both raised concerns that some modern homes could have inadequate, incorrectly installed and, in some cases, no fire barriers. In terraced or semi-detached properties, this increases the risk that fire could spread rapidly through roof voids from one home to the next.

Stuart Nicholson, roof systems director at Marley, explains: “With recent reports about the dangers of concealed fires in roof voids between properties, the specification market will be keen to know about the best methods of stopping fire spread in the roof space between properties. It is important that specifiers have the reassurance they need when selecting the right product solution and we believe Roof Defence answers concerns when it comes to roof fire safety.

“When compartmentalising a roof for terraced or semi-detached housing, fire stopping is required between the top of the party wall and the roof covering. This is often achieved with a flexible mineral fibre quilt or sock, but a potential fire passage still exists at the line of the roofing battens, above the rafters, which can span across the junction between properties. New Roof Defence tackles this issue.”

Test proven

Marley’s Roof Defence has outperformed all fire testing requirements and fills every void from the party wall to the bottom tile, meaning smoke and fire cannot pass through.

Roof Defence features two strips of intumescent material bonded at 90 degrees. When activated by heat, the inverted T intumescent seal expands, filling the space between roofing battens and sealing all gaps under the tiles, slates, and other roofing elements. Roof Defence is supplied on a compact roll for easy storage and handling and is available in 100mm width and 6.3 metre length.

For more information, please visit www.marley.co.uk/roofdefence

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Barrial Roof Edge Protection – The Safe Option for Any Roof Space

Building Products Index Ltd March 27, 2021 Roof Protection System Leave a Comment