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IBMG expands with the acquisition of Roofing Gear

Construction Enquirer

Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG), the largest independent merchant group in the South of England, has acquired Roofing Gear to expand its specialist roofing division by a further three branches and adding another £6m turnover to the Group. The roofing merchant will continue to trade as Roofing Gear.

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Long-Term Maintenance Tips for Storm-Damaged Roofs

CCR Magazine

Does your roof display evidence of storm damage? Recent data indicates that residential roofs are suffering unprecedented hurricane damage which carries major implications for extended maintenance and repair costs. Homes with older roofs experienced higher susceptibility to storm damage because of their age. The good news?

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Heartland Coca-Cola, GAF Roofing Expand In Kansas

Business Facilities

It’s a major step forward in our journey to be the best bottler in the Coca-Cola system and a long-term partner in the communities we serve.” The Newton facility represents the first ground-up development expansion of GAF’s Residential operations since 2004 and reinforces the company’s long-term investment in domestic manufacturing.

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Tar Heel Construction Brings GAF Solar Shingles to Bel Air

CCR Magazine

Tar Heel Construction Group, LLC , a leading roofing and exterior remodeling company serving Bel Air, Maryland, announces the introduction of GAF Solar Shingles to its range of roofing solutions. This innovative roofing solution not only enhances the curb appeal of homes but also helps homeowners potentially save on energy costs.”

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Precast Concrete Lintels: The Ultimate Guide to Strength, Durability & Installation

UK Construction Blog

These lintels must comply with strict British and European standards (including BS EN 845-2:2013+A1:2016 and BS EN 1992-1-1:2004+A1:2014) to ensure proper load-bearing capacity and safety requirements. Each type offers unique characteristics suited to specific applications in masonry support systems.

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Lightweight Concrete Sculptural Building

Natural Building

Below is an excerpt from Home Work: Hand Built Shelter (Shelter Publications, 2004) by Lloyd Kahn. Later, additions and roofs were added made of lightweight volcanic aggregate. All roofs are masonry vaults with shell motifs. I have worked with a lot of different forming systems for different roofs.

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Revit OpEd: Finish and Cancel Inequity

Revit OpEd

He mentioned the inconsistency between the way some elements that are sketch based are finished and the way shape editing for floors and roofs finish. Floor, roof, stair or ramp Sketch Creation = Finish and Cancel. Floor or roof Shape Editing = Accidentally hitting the escape key and getting kicked out of it. ► 2004. (2).