February 2024
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Contents<br />
3 KEY FEATURES<br />
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22 THE CONDENSATION<br />
CONSIDERATION<br />
Matt Neary of Glidevale Protect takes a closer<br />
look at the new NHBC guidance and discusses<br />
the choice of roofing underlay and ventilation<br />
solutions available to help lower condensation<br />
risk when using integrated, in-roof solar panels<br />
40 INVERTED FOCUS<br />
Rob Firman of Polyfoam XPS talks all things<br />
inverted flat roofs, discussing waterproofing<br />
considerations, waterflow reducing layers and<br />
thermal insulation choice and much more...<br />
44 WORKWEAR & PPE FOCUS<br />
The team at Carhartt explain why choosing<br />
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and<br />
workwear with in-built toughness is absolutely<br />
crucial for those working on construction sites<br />
FURTHER READING<br />
15 WORKING IN BAD WEATHER<br />
As the poor weather continues, Marley’s Daniel Redfern<br />
provides tips to stay comfortable and safe on site<br />
18 BUILDING NEW HORIZONS<br />
Fraser Biles of BMI discusses the importance of new<br />
entrants learning from experienced contractors<br />
20 ASK A PROCTOR<br />
What’s the difference between a breather membrane<br />
and roofing underlay? The team explain all...<br />
26 ROOFING: THE GREENER SIDE<br />
Justin Pitman of Proteus Waterproofing looks at the<br />
increased demand within the green / blue roof sector<br />
46<br />
32 PROJECT FOCUS: FACADE<br />
We take a closer look at Proteus Facades’ role in a new<br />
student accommodation building in Edinburgh<br />
46 FIXINGS: ‘THE UNSUNG HEROES’<br />
James Robinson of Samac Fixings explains why the<br />
importance of quality fixings can never be overstated<br />
4 TC FEBRUARY <strong>2024</strong>
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