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Derby Market Hall
Introduction A historic listed building consisting of a traditional copper standing seam roof that was slowly losing its life, Derby Market Hall presented an interesting challenge for contractor Longworth Building Services. Their objective was to replace part of the...
Lady Bee Enterprise Centre wins RIBA South East Award 2021
We are delighted to hear that Lady Bee Enterprise Centre by ECE Architecture for Shoreham Port, has won the RIBA South East Award for architecture.
Zinc Standing Seam Rooflight Details
We look at two standard VMZINC rooflight details, how they work and what you should be aware of.
SIG Zinc & Copper becomes GB distributor for VMZINC
SIG Zinc & Copper is pleased to announce that they have entered into an agreement to become major GB distributors of the VMZINC range of rolled zinc roofing and cladding products.
Metal Worktops, Bartops and Countertops in Zinc, Copper, Bronze and Pewter
Which types of metal worktops, bar tops and countertops are available and how do you choose? What will a metal worktop cost? Read our post to find out.
Rooflights in Zinc Roofing – Three Key Questions
Thinking about designing your zinc roof to include rooflights? This article talks about the key questions you should ask before you start.
SIG Design & Technology wins RCI Pitched Roofing award
Specialist roof design and supply service, SIG Design & Technology, has been named winner of the Best use of Hard Metal Roof category at the RCI Pitched Roofing Awards. SIG Design & Technology received the award for its work with contractor All Metal...
Vapour Control Layers in Zinc Roofing: What You Need to Know
This article looks at vapour control layers; what they are, why you need them in zinc roofing and what we recommend. What is a Vapour Control Layer? A vapour control layer is a thin layer of membrane which is designed to limit the passing of water vapour and moisture...
Pitched Roofing Awards: How to Join Us
Join us at the 2020 Pitched Roofing Awards on 26 February at 4pm online. We have three projects in the running for awards this year.
Façade Awards: How to Join Us
Find out how you can attend the virtual awards ceremony to celebrate with us.
COVID Update 6 January 2021: We remain on hand to support our customers
Following Monday’s announcement we will continue to support our customers and are operating business as usual.
Zinc Cladding at Foundry Wharf Extra Care St Helens
We spoke to project architect Phil Malthouse and Daniel Nelson of installer Longworth who worked on the project.
Standing Seam Zinc Roof Build Up Options
Zinc is an excellent roofing and cladding material which will give long and almost maintenance-free service if installed properly. Proper installation means not only the correct fixing of the zinc itself, but also the correct design and installation of the supporting...
Zinc Roofing and Cladding for Housing: 83 Barchester Street, Poplar
This scheme for 115 affordable homes in Limehouse Cut in London uses A2S1 rated zinc roofing and cladding to provide additional storeys. We talk to the architect and installer.
Lifetime Warranty for Zinc
elZinc have issued the only lifetime warranty available for zinc. Find out more about what it means here. elZinc is the hugely successful manufacturer of zinc roofing and cladding products based in Spain, with whom SIG Zinc and Copper have had a unique trading...
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