Roof finishes
The following CPD materials have been assessed and approved by the RIBA.
Innovative green roofs can be anything from a vegetable allotment to a football pitch, and from parkland to a rock garden, but to ensure they are sustainable they have to be correctly designed and installed. This seminar leads architects through the complex design process to ensure an aesthetically pleasing, yet practical, green roof.
Axter has been designing and supplying green roof materials for more than 25 years and its technical expertise in this area is unparalleled. Innovative in its approach, Axter offers a complete waterproofing service, working in partnership with design teams to convert concept drawings into reality.
Approximate duration (including time allowance for questions): 40-45 minutes
This CPD seminar provides an insight into aluminium rainwater and fascia and soffit systems, including: an overview of the environmental aspects and benefits of aluminium, its properties, correct system design, cost considerations, differences between paint systems, technical support, and life expectancy.
With an extensive portfolio of highly sustainable products, Marley Plumbing & Drainage is a UK leader in innovative aluminium rainwater and fascia and soffit solutions. Committed to delivering the excellent service and technical expertise that only comes from partnering with a specialist manufacturer, Marley Plumbing & Drainage offers a full turnkey service, from the development of initial designs, to the delivery of detailed estimates and on-site assistance.
Approximate duration (including time allowance for questions): 40 minutes
This CPD presentation aims to dispel the myths surrounding the environmental impacts of manufacturing PVC, and discusses why it is an excellent material for single-ply membrane roofing systems with regards to sustainability, recyclability, design flexibility, efficiency of installation, cost savings, BREEAM ratings, and durability.
Protan (UK) Ltd is a daughter company of Protan A/S, a family-owned, Norwegian company founded in 1939. It specialises in bespoke, made-to-measure, prefabricated roofing systems and ProVac vacuum roofing systems which – especially when used together – massively improve the efficiency and quality of installation, while saving money and time.
Approximate duration (including time allowance for questions): 45 minutes
Liquid waterproofing is the fastest growing sector of the roofing market, and in many cases now the preferred method for both new build and refurbishment. This presentation places particular emphasis on sustainability and covers the specification of sustainable liquid roofing in new build, refurbishment projects, and in warm roof and green roof systems.
Kemper System is a worldwide leader in manufacturing the highest quality wet-on-wet, cold applied liquid waterproofing and roofing systems for the construction industry. It supplies complete solvent-free and sustainable waterproofing membranes, and both warm roof and green roof systems with a single source specification.
Approximate duration (including time allowance for questions): 45 minutes