It’s been a busy year for roofing specialist SIG. In case you missed them, here’s six of the best stories run in 2016.
Timing is everything
Green roofs don’t like being kept waiting for installation
Joined up thinking
Stephen Chapman, technical consultant of rolled architectural zinc specialist elZinc, explains how to achieve best practice standing seam roofing
Lead by example
A glass and zinc facade inspired by lead flashing on existing buildings has given students at Northbrook College clean lines on a contemporary building
Choosing a flat roof
Ross Finnie, sales director, SIG Design & Technology explains the rules of thumb for making the right choice
Shingles’ might
Architects will never tire of the diverse textures, colours and forms made possible by the humble metal shingle
It’s got to be green
With real copper unlikely to patinate, verdigris copper sheet forms the roof of The Grove hotel’s new event space, with single overlaps for delicacy of detailing