All Building articles in Specifier 22 October 2004

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  • Features

    Specifier Products

    2004-10-22T11:50:00Z

    Everything you need to know about the latest roofing kit, from harsh-weather protection to a pyramid over a swimming pool. Plus, the latest services and innovations from manufacturers

  • Features

    Costs: Roof coverings

    2004-10-22T11:38:00Z

    Different roof coverings vary widely in terms of costs and durability. Peter Mayer of Building Performance Group sets out guidelines on lifespan and whole life costing for fully supported metal sheet roofing, while Davis Langdon provide capital costs for a range of other roof types

  • Features

    Checklist

    2004-10-22T11:33:00Z

    There are many, many potential problems to consider when specifying a roof. Barbour Index and Scott Brownrigg run through the 10 main points to consider

  • The Komodo Dragon House at London Zoo has a green roof
    Features

    Green with life

    2004-10-22T11:16:00Z

    London Zoo built a bespoke lair for its breeding pair of Komodo dragons. Sadly, Nina, the female dragon, died in August from fall injuries after trying to scale the wall that separated her from her future partner, and the Dragon House is now a bachelor pad for the bereaved Raja. ...

  • News

    Roofing

    2004-10-22T00:00:00Z

    Our twice-monthly series continues with a look at roofing, including whole-life costs, suppliers, key points and all the latest products. We also have this green roof, which is sheltering a fascinating creature