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Multiwall polycarbonate has been given a makeover by Coventry-based Rockwell Sheet Sales Ltd. The Polisnake Strongwave features a wave effect flute, increasing strength by up to 59% depending on wall thickness, and is said to produce interesting optical effects through increased light transmission. The product is available in clear or opal.

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Ensor claims that its metal roofing systems help developers keep housing affordable while reducing their carbon footprint. The tiles have a traditional look which reduces the cost and according to Ensor, it cuts carbon emissions in manufacture, transport and handling, making roofing projects much greener.

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Kalzip's 'consistently high quality technical advice' and product 'flexibility' have helped Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects stun visitors to the world's first permanent exhibition on cold war aviation and win a RIBA Award 2007 in the process. The £11 million National Cold War Exhibition in Shropshire uses 10,000m² of Kalzip's aluminium standing seam system to clad the curvilinear roof and sections of the elevations. The building comprises two triangular volumes that rise to 30 metres, creating a 130 metre-long fault line along their adjoining edges. These two opposing volumes provide a physical representation of the two forces locked in the cold war. The triangular volumes gracefully twist along their length, tempering the huge volume of the building. The roof system stucco embossed 65/400 standing seam on a structural metal deck - had to follow the ever changing pitch of the structural steel members.

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Roofing manufacturer Marley Eternit has launched a ground-breaking roof tile coating that will absorb asthma-causing pollutants from the air in UK cities. The new coating, EcoLogic, contains a catalyst that is activated by the sun's rays. This removes nitrogen oxides which contribute to asthmatic and bronchial problems from the air, along with other atmospheric pollutants responsible for smog and acid rain. The company estimates that during its lifetime an average-sized roof with EcoLogic tiles could remove an amount of Nitrogen Oxide equivalent to that emitted by a modern car driving 100,000 miles.

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Roofing manufacturer Marley Eternit has launched a ground-breaking roof tile coating that will absorb asthma-causing pollutants from the air in UK cities. The new coating, EcoLogic, contains a catalyst that is activated by the sun's rays. This removes nitrogen oxides which contribute to asthmatic and bronchial problems from the air, along with other atmospheric pollutants responsible for smog and acid rain. The company estimates that during its lifetime an average-sized roof with EcoLogic tiles could remove an amount of Nitrogen Oxide equivalent to that emitted by a modern car driving 100,000 miles.

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Lower Mill Estate, Somerford Keynes, has used specially developed sustainable building products from Bradstone Structural. The company has supplied its Conservation Slates for over 60% of the roofs - these have been developed to meet the stringent demands of Conservation Planning Areas. The slates give the same look on the roof as natural stone slates but at less cost to the environment. There is less waste in the manufacturing process and the need for redressing is eliminated, making installation of the products safer on site. The slates are available in an extensive range of sizes.

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A lightweight steel roof tile from Decra is set to be showcased when it debuts (stand K145) at 100% Detail at London's Earls Court from September 20-23. Available in three satin finishes and a high-gloss elegant black, and soon to be joined by dry and cool roof versions, the tile adopts the Decra trend of an additional protective coating on the underside.

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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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A complete integrated roofing system for the rebuilding of Victory Church has been supplied by Ash & Lacy. The system consisted of an Ashzip standing seam roof, Ashgrip spacer support and Ashfab fabrications. The overall result was an impressive roof which offers protection against severe weather conditions and complies with airtightness and thermal regulations, ADL2/Technical Standard J. This is achieved by the secret fixing and interlocking perimeters if the continuous aluminium sheets.

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With insulation standards tightening as we move towards the Government’s 2016 target date for building carbon neutral homes, the risk of condensation in the roof space and building structure is increasing. Klober's 20-page Housebuilder Guide provides details of the company’s range of roofing membranes and accessories, and relates their use to the building of thermally efficient, well sealed homes. It also explains how ventilation products and dry fix systems designed for universal use now make procurement and installation far simpler and how to provide the right balance of ventilation cost-effectively and in compliance current British Standards.

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