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Almost 40,000m² of Ziplok standing seam from Rigidal Systems is being used in the Park Central regeneration projects in Birmingham. Almost the whole of the roof area for the project will consist of Rigidal Ziplok in plain milln stucco embossed in aluminium, and many of the apartment blocks feature the Ziplok in a 'roof to wall' application. In order to preserve the clean lines of these roofs, the Ziplok was in many cases smooth curved down to radii as tight as 4m. Most of the Ziplok for the various buildings is supported on structural decking which offers simplified construction by dispensing with the need for purlins. Built up standing seam roofs, with other metal roofing systems, are said to offer durability, cost-effectiveness and speed of installation, and the ability to curve and taper sheets offers several design possibilities. It is available in a wide selection of colours and finishes, and with perimeter

1500m² of Rigidal's Ziplok standing seam profile, in mill finish stucco embossed aluminium, have been used on the roof of the new Charter Primary School in Coventry to provide a dramatic visual statement on this city regeneration project. Rigidal Ziplok is increasingly being used on buildings within the education sector, where the system really comes into its own in meeting the requirements of this particular marketplace in terms of aesthetics and lifespan.

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Rigidal’s Ziplok standing seam profile is increasingly being used on buildings within the education sector, where its combination of aesthetics, cost-effectiveness, ease of construction, lifespan and environmental considerations are making it a natural choice for architects and contractors alike. An example is Charter Primary School in Coventry, where 1500m2 of Rigidal’s Ziplok, in mill finish stucco embossed aluminium, have been used to provide a dramatic visual statement on this city regeneration project. The classrooms are all built around a central circular atrium/assembly hall, and from above the slanting roofs give the appearance of a giant propeller. The slope of the roofs, as well as providing a striking appearance, allows them to drain away from the frontage to integral gutters at the back of each roof section. Though Ziplok can be curved, wave-formed or tapered, the roof at Charter Primary School uses only straight sheets yet still provides a stunning visual appearance, highlighting the versatility of the product. In addition to its availability in aluminium, Ziplok can be supplied in steel, stainless steel, zinc or copper and can also be supplied in a variety of finishes to ensure total design flexibility.

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Some 2000m? of Rigidal's Ziplok standing seam profile has been used for a new exterior look to Horfield Leisure Centre outside Bristol. An extension to the existing leisure complex features a double wave-form roofing system in stucco embossed mill finished aluminium Ziplok. The cladding profiles, over 30m in length, were rolled on site using one of the company's mobile roll formers. The profile is a BBA approved, zip-up standing seam system that offers weather resistance and durability. The halter design complements the design of the liner in a way which leaves little possibility of error in setting the roof.

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Finishing the Audi Centre outside Glasgow, some 3000m of Rigidal's Ziplok standing seam aluminium profile has been applied. The product is a zip-up system designed to offer weather resistance and durability. The halter design complements the design of the liner providing a low possibility of error in setting the roof. This allows for fast laying of the profiles, which can also be curved on site.

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Following trials on its German stores, some 1000m² of Rigidal's Ziplok standing seam profile in stucco embossed aluminium has been used at Aldi's Quedgeley store near Gloucester. Some 500m² of the company's Riblok in metallic silver was also laid horizontally to clad the upper part of the walls and provide a cohesive look to the building. Originally developed to provide a durable and low maintenance soffit lining for petrol station forecourts, Riblok is now being specified for internal soffit application and fascias as well as external wall design.

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Designed to complement its Ziplok standing seam profile, Rigidal System has reached a partnering agreement with Height Solutions for a new walkway solution, Safegrip. The new walkway system allows safer traffic on roofs and reduces the risk of damage from foot traffic. It incorporates an anti-slip tread , bolted to a cross member which in turn is clipped to the standing seam of the Ziplok.

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Some 500m² of Euromax?s white ARS finish coated cladding has been used on the new roof at the Eric Hollies stand at Edgbaston Cricket Ground. The whole of the underside of the roof is lined with the white finish on Rigidal?s Riblok aluminium soffit system to provide a clean, unbroken and aesthetically pleasing backdrop the development. Available in a range of colours, the coating is designed to extend the life of the cladding.

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