Roof, roofing and roof finishes
The following CPD materials have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
A seminar designed to address the unique benefits of aluminium eaves solutions. The main topics covered include: aluminium and the environment, durability, design, fascia, soffit and coping systems, rainwater systems, BIM, and technical and installation support. This is followed by the opportunity to ask detailed and (if desired) project-specific questions.
With an extensive portfolio of sustainable products, Marley Alutec is a UK leader in innovative aluminium rainwater, fascia, soffit and coping products.
Committed to delivering the excellent customer service and technical expertise that only comes from partnering with a specialist manufacturer, Marley Alutec offers a full technical service, from the development of initial designs, to the delivery of detailed estimates and on-site assistance.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
A basic introduction to pitched roofing, including common roofing materials and the anatomy of a roof, sustainability and the supply chain, double lapped vs single lapped comparison, roof design and fixing specification considerations, and things that can go wrong!
Forticrete is part of Ibstock Plc, a market-leading group of building product manufacturers. Forticrete manufactures four core ranges from seven UK manufacturing sites: architectural masonry, walling stone, cast stone and roofing.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 30-40 minutes
GRP rooflights are highly durable and can be safely specified as non-fragile, providing they have been manufactured to industry standards, correctly fixed, and used in conjunction with structurally-compatible roofing components. This document is designed to provide a straightforward guide for the designer, to simplify the specification of GRP rooflights to achieve non-fragility and ensure a 25-year lifespan.
NARM, The National Association of Rooflight Manufacturers, represents manufacturers and suppliers of all types of rooflights into the UK market. NARM’s purpose is to identify and promote best practice in rooflight specification, installation, maintenance and safety.
Approximate length: 20 pages
A two-part seminar. Part one promotes the covered outdoor space concept as a healthy and cost-effective structural solution for dining, learning and sport uses within the education and leisure sectors. Part two examines modular external storage systems for bikes, bins and scooters in the housing sector, before offering technical and practical advice on locating and specifying both.
Streetspace develops, manufactures and markets a range of canopy structures and outdoor storage units. Its mission is to help schools provide the space students need for healthy eating and exercise in all weathers, and to make every home and neighbourhood a safer, cleaner and greener place to live.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes
This course covers the essentials of good flat roofing practice in general, and single ply roofing in particular, focussing on design, product selection, installation and handover. It highlights to architects and designers the key issues that should be considered when planning a single ply flat roof project. There’s an assessment at the end to test your understanding.
SPRA is the trade association representing the UK’s single ply roofing industry. Its mission is to achieve growth and sustainability in all sectors of the single ply roofing industry by raising the awareness of single ply technology, and by ensuring that manufacturing and installation standards remain high. SPRA members are actively involved in developing ways to improve single ply products, installations and aftercare.
Approximate duration excluding time for questions/answers: 45 minutes