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Asbestos Roofing: The Risks

9th February 2017 by in category News tagged as , , , , ,

How asbestos roofing, if disturbed, can be dangerous In the early part of the 20th century Asbestos was deemed a ‘wonder material’. Its insulation properties are unrivalled owing to their heat and water resistance. So much so that asbestos roofing was a popular option for industrial buildings. It is good for protecting electrical installations from […]

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Video: Urban Explorers Seen at Selhurst Park

23rd January 2017 by in category News tagged as , , , , , , ,

YouTube footage of urban explorers seen scaling the roof and stands of Crystal Palace’s home You may have heard of something called urbex, an abbreviation of urban exploration. Urban explorers take great delight in exploring derelict buildings, in spite of the obvious risks. They may be seen underground exploring drainage channels, or climb on factory […]

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Rubber Roof Solution for Home of Golf

16th January 2017 by in category News tagged as , , , , , ,

How a rubber roof at St. Andrews Old Course will offer protection from flying golf balls St. Andrews Old Course: it’s the spiritual home of golf. For golf enthusiasts around the world, it is a popular place of pilgrimage. Its birthplace was The Old Course which includes the infamous Road Hole, the devilishly difficult seventeenth […]

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What is a Cool Roof?

14th December 2016 by in category News tagged as , , , , , , ,

A quick plain English guide about cool roof systems Hey, that roof really suits your home, three different tile colours… Wow, that is a cool roof. I’m glad you agree. Spent tens of thousands on this beauty. Ethically sourced tilework, goes well with the Accrington brick. Each slate personally signed by Nick Knowles. No way… […]

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There’s a Green Roof Far Away

1st December 2016 by in category News tagged as , , , , , , ,

What is a Green Roof and why are they rising in popularity? Over the last decade, you may have come across what is known as a green roof. Unlike a common and garden industrial roof, it is one that is topped with vegetation. There is also a growing medium, which enables the roof to keep […]

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Metal Roofing and Industrial Uses

21st November 2016 by in category News tagged as , , , , , , ,

A look at how metal roofing is used in factory buildings There’s a few good reasons as to why metal roofing is popular for industrial buildings. One is economy. Another one is longevity. A third one is the amount of recyclable material. Should a metal roofing installation need replacement, the metal can be recycled. Fourthly, […]

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Beyond Compare for Roof Repairs

26th October 2016 by in category News tagged as , , , ,

Why compare? We can take care of your roof repairs Whether you have an eatery in Cathays, sell fruit in St. Mellons or own a workshop in Whitchurch. KC Smith Industrial Roofing and Cladding offer swift roof repairs in and around Cardiff. We can tackle: Broken roof tiles: we can find suitable tiles which match […]

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Dutch to Ditch Asbestos Roofs by 2024

3rd October 2016 by in category News tagged as , , , , , , ,

End of asbestos roofs builds on its 1994 ban Throughout all EU Member States, the contemporary use of asbestos as a building material has been banned. By 1992, the UK has prohibited its use, though made laws for containing incumbent installations. In 1994, the Netherlands banned its use. This year, the Dutch Government are a […]

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