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Mental Health In Construction

Nov 8, 2018 / in Uncategorised
Mental Health In Construction

Mental Health In Construction Over 1,400 construction workers committed suicide between 2011 – 2015. Construction trades have the highest number of suicides of any profession. Risk of suicide for those working in building and construction trades is 1.6 times higher than the national average. More than a quarter of construction employees have considered taking their own…

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Skyscrapers Of The Future

Sep 27, 2018 / in Uncategorised
Skyscrapers Of The Future

5 Buildings Under Construction That Will Be Amongst The Top 10 Tallest In The World By 2021 If you think that some of the tallest towers in the world are impressive now, then you’ve seen nothing yet. Not only will the next generation of skyscrapers be in amongst the tallest in the world, with one…

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The Most Popular Tourist Hotspots Ranked

May 24, 2018 / in Infographic
The Most Popular Tourist Hotspots Ranked

Measured by the number of overnight visitors, the recently released Mastercard Global Destination Cities Index revealed the most visited tourist hotspots of 2017. But which city is the easiest for tourists to explore? We ranked the top 5 most visited cities of 2017. Our Ranking System: Walking Promotion Walkable streets and neighbourhoods are the foundation…

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Cottage Refurbishment – RubberBond Fleeceback

Apr 13, 2018 / in Case Studies, RubberBond
Cottage Refurbishment – RubberBond Fleeceback

PROJECT NAME: Church yard Cottage, Milton Keynes PRODUCT: RubberBond Fleeceback SPECIFIED BY: DPM Leadwork Ltd ROOFING CONTRACTOR: DPM Leadwork Ltd SUMMARY:  A good example of the application of RubberBond Fleeceback EPDM in an eco-home installation. Church Yard Cottage is a privately owned detached home in the village of Liphook, Hampshire. Constructed 6 years ago as an eco-home (designed and…

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Evolution in EPDM

Apr 13, 2018 / in DuoPly
Evolution in EPDM

Sustainability is key when it comes to minimising costs and protecting the environment. EPDM’s strength, lifespan and ease of maintenance all add to a buildings sustainability. On top of this EPDM roofs can be refurbished rather than replaced. Re-seaming patching and other repair work can often replace the need to completely replace an EPDM roof…

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Fact and Fiction of “Cool” Roofs

Apr 10, 2018 / in RubberBond
Fact and Fiction of “Cool” Roofs

What is the best solution when it comes to making a building energy efficient and reducing its carbon foot print? When considering this question it is important to look at all factors including climate, location and what a manufacture is willing to cover when it comes to climate and durability. In this case study we…

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RubberBond Start to Finish

Apr 10, 2018 / in RubberBond
RubberBond Start to Finish

This case study looks at how the complete process of a re-covering a flat roof using RubberBond FleeceBack should be carried out. The project was carried out by Marwood Roofing and included removal and replacement of the old felt roof and re-decking the roof which is only required in cases where the old roofing system…

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The Best Movie Rooftop Confrontations

Sep 7, 2017 / in Uncategorised

Over the years, some of the most iconic movie scenes have taken place on rooftops. Maybe it’s the risk of falling off, or the build up to the inevitable showdown at the end. Here’s our take on the best rooftop confrontations in movie history. Embed this on your website: 450 pixels wide The Best Movie…

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Residential Extension – RubberBond Fleeceback

Jul 29, 2017 / in Case Studies, RubberBond
Residential Extension – RubberBond Fleeceback

PROJECT NAME: Bramley Garth, North Yorkshire PRODUCT: RubberBond Fleeceback ROOFING CONTRACTOR: Chris Clint Building & Joinery SUMMARY: A good example of the application of RubberBond Fleeceback EPDM in a residential installation. This privately owned home is an unassuming suburban terraced house situated in Bramley Garth, York.  The owner was expanding his home and added a single storey extension to…

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