Is the flat roof system guarantee affected if non-system products are used as part of the installation?
Using components not approved as part of a single ply flat roof system can invalidate the manufacturer guarantee.
How women are raising the roof in construction
What comes to mind when you think of roofing? Most people view the roofing industry as a male dominated profession, but there is a growing cohort of women opting for careers in roofing. More women entering the industry can only be a good thing: The RICS and Macdonald Company & Rewards and Attitudes survey found […]
How should I store single ply membrane and flat roofing system materials on site?
The components of a single ply flat roof system – including the single ply membrane itself and thermal insulation boards – should generally be protected at all times.
How can a single ply membrane flat roof be repaired?
A single ply flat roof waterproofing membrane should be repaired in consultation with the membrane manufacturer, to make sure that the correct type of remedial action is taken for the membrane type.
Is installer training available for single ply membranes?
Is installer training available for single ply membranes? Manufacturers of single ply flat roof membranes offer installer training as part of developing a network of approved or registered contractors.
IKO sponsored young Richardson Trek cyclists impress at OVO Energy Tour Series
The Richardson Trek cycling team are celebrating after some of their youngest riders went head to head with the UK’s top cycling talent, including multiple Olympic Gold medallist Ed Clancy. The amateur Richardson Trek team competed in two of the events in the OVO Energy Tour series this year: Salisbury (Wiltshire) and Brooklands (Surrey). Lewis […]
Re-thinking flat roofs
Charity Fields in Trust has compiled a ‘Green Space Index’ which has calculated 2.6million people in the UK live more than 10 minutes’ walk from a local park. What’s more, the average amount of green space per person is less than half a six-yard box on a football pitch. With a growing body of evidence […]
IKO PLC awarded ISO 45001:2018 for all three sites
IKO PLC has been awarded ISO 45001: 2018 for its Appley Bridge, Clay Cross and Grangemill manufacturing sites. The certification, provided by awarding body Lucideon CICS Ltd, is awarded to companies who can demonstrate an exceptional standard of health and safety management in their workplace. ISO 45001: 2018 is an internationally recognised standard which takes […]
Why specify Mastic Asphalt?
Mastic Asphalt is a durable, hard-wearing, moisture-resistant material. Capable of offering a service life of at least 50 years, Mastic Asphalt is suitable for a variety of applications, including flooring, flat roofing and car park decks and structures. It is also one of the oldest construction materials, and modern variants offer the same performance and […]
What are the alternatives to Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA) in car parks?
Mastic asphalt is a durable, hard-wearing, moisture-resistant material. Capable of offering a service life of at least 50 years, mastic asphalt is suitable for a variety of applications, including flooring, flat roofing and car park decks and structures. It is also one of the oldest construction materials, and modern variants offer the same performance and […]
