Canada's National Research Council is offering a computer tool that is designed to make it simple for construction engineers to use the National Building Code of Canada to design roof cladding that ...

As extreme wind events are becoming more intense across New Zealand and the Pacific, roofs are often the first point of failure. But they remain one of the most overlooked elements in discussions ...

New homes are increasingly being built with unusual roof shapes, and new research reveals the potential for some new designs to lose roof cladding if houses aren't well maintained or have minor ...

The battle of the roof pitches has abated and British architects’ love affair with the vernacular seems to run and run, but performance and procurement are part of the debate. This month we look at ...

Opting for a flat roof extension idea not only gives you lots of scope to be adventurous with your design, but can also save you money compared to pitched roof designs, especially if you opt for a ...

University of Waikato provides funding as a member of The Conversation NZ. As extreme wind events are becoming more intense across New Zealand and the Pacific, roofs are often the first point of ...