Charles Stirling

The refurbishment of flat roof areas can be complicated, and is made more difficult by different roof levels; access; waterproofing choices and more. This article, from our technical authoring team, explains the extensive guidance and detailed specification clauses available in NBS Chorus to help you deliver a successful outcome.

We call out some key safety considerations when undertaking site surveys.

We explore the hazards of moisture penetration in external walls and ways to avoid problems.

Charles Stirling, discusses the problems arising when building physics does not receive adequate attention in pitched roof construction or alteration.

Multi-layer insulation blankets have recently been added to NBS section P10. We examine their uses and efficiency.

NBS Technical Author, Charles Stirling, passes on his knowledge of vapour permeable membranes. Not forgetting their application in Scottish rigid sarking constructions gained in his experience north of the border.

We look at considerations when specifying reinforced bitumen membranes with reference to BS EN 13707 and BS 8747.

We look at ways of mitigating the risk of condensation when insulating various roof types.

We explore different types of thatch and how to mittigate some of the risks around its use on a construction project.