Technical knowledge on roofing systems developed and shared through articles, expert commentary, interviews, conferences, ÇATIDER initiatives and publications.
Articles, training sessions, interviews and meeting records on roofing and façade systems are presented with their technical subject, publication date and original source. This archive shows how our design and site experience is converted into knowledge for the wider industry.
Using two field cases, the article explains why recurring water ingress in sandwich-panel roofs cannot be solved by patching the visible symptom alone, and why panel joints, internal gutters, outlet capacity and previous local repairs must be assessed as one system.
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Dr Atila Gürses contributed as an adviser to the workshop held under the “Green Roof Tarsus Project”, led by Tarsus Municipality’s Directorate of Strategy Development in partnership with the Tarsus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and supported by the European Union Climate Change Grant Programme. He moderated the session and compared his assessment reports for the working groups with the collective outputs, helping shape the technical decisions.
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Dr Atila Gürses discusses the role of roofs and façades in climate adaptation, the technical agenda of the 10th National Roof and Façade Conference and a performance-led approach to the building envelope.
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Yağız Sinan Kaya examines the concealed technical causes of recurring roof problems from the perspectives of design, detailing, material compatibility and site inspection.
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Yağız Sinan Kaya and Dr Atila Gürses examine water ingress, condensation, ventilation, valley, chimney and parapet problems in poorly designed roof systems, and explain how a roof consultant can reduce these risks through design review, detail development and site inspection.
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In Şantiye Magazine’s “Ten Questions” programme, Yağız Sinan Kaya and Dr Atila Gürses discuss the technical and financial risks created by poorly designed roof systems, insulation work and the contribution of independent roof consultancy to design and site delivery.
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Yağız Sinan Kaya, founder of Butik Roof & Project Consultancy and Vice-Chair of ÇATIDER, discusses the role of roof systems in the building envelope, the effect of poor detailing on weather resistance and service life, and the value of independent roof consultancy during design and construction.
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Yağız Sinan Kaya considers why energy-performance targets should be incorporated into specifications at an early stage, why roofing and building-envelope details require interdisciplinary co-ordination, and how workmanship quality can be made measurable.
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Following the allocation of roles on the ÇATIDER board, Yağız Sinan Kaya, founder of Butik Roof & Project Consultancy, was appointed Vice-Chair.
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Chamber of Civil Engineers, Istanbul Branch
ÇATIDER Vice-Chair Yağız Sinan Kaya, Dr Atila Gürses, Şimal Sarı and Mert Bıçakçı shared guidance on selecting appropriate roofing materials, current installation techniques and solutions to common site problems.
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On ST Endüstri Radio’s Sustainable Cities and Buildings programme, Yağız Sinan Kaya and Dr. Atila Gürses discuss how roofs affect urban life, energy efficiency, building longevity, correct detailing and sustainable architecture.
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The meeting, attended by Yağız Sinan Kaya and Dr Atila Gürses, addressed technical competence, installation quality, training and market conditions in the roofing industry.
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Yağız Sinan Kaya explains why the performance of exported construction products must be supported by skilled installation, a trained workforce and after-sales technical service.
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Yağız Sinan Kaya assesses the roofing industry’s 2025 transformation through sustainability, energy efficiency, innovative materials, smart-building technologies, quality standards and international cooperation.
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ÇATIDER Vice President Yağız Sinan Kaya presented the Roof Material of the Year award to Kılıçoğlu Kiremit and the Roof System Component of the Year award to Megaron Çatı Teknolojileri.
Dr Atila Gürses explains the technical criteria for assessing pre-applied, fully bonded waterproofing membrane systems, including product definition, adhesion to concrete, installation conditions and correct product selection.
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Dr Atila Gürses examines the long-term effect of water on the structural frame, corrosion risk and the role of waterproofing in preserving a building’s seismic performance.
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Yağız Sinan Kaya examines the material properties of titanium zinc standing seam roofs, structural calculations and substrate requirements, installation methods and the site quality assurance required to achieve high-quality workmanship.
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Yağız Sinan Kaya discusses the applications, technical properties and correct installation conditions of aluminium roofing, including the importance of sheet thickness, concealed clips, the supporting substrate and workmanship quality.
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A profile of Dr Atila Gürses covering his architectural and academic work, technical management experience in roofing and insulation, work with ÇATIDER, international training activity and interest in Turkish music.
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Atila Gürses discusses professionalisation of the roofing industry, vocational training, installation standards and the association’s technical work during his term as Chair of ÇATIDER.
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